Curriculum
The six-year programme has eight modules. Each of these take place in Rotterdam, over three or four consecutive days. They cover a broad range of theoretical foundations and practical skills.
All modules are taught in English. Your PhD thesis will also be written in English, according to international academic standards.
Programme schedule
- Year 1: Four residential modules cover research methods, skills and foundations, and writing your research proposal
- Year 2: A residential module covering field-specific specialisations, master classes, and a ‘back to campus’ module for PhD candidates to present their work.
- Years 3 and 4: A ‘back to campus’ module
- Years 5 and 6: Ongoing writing of the dissertation
Schedule year 1, 2023/2024
Module 1.1 25 - 29 September 2023
Module 1.2 27 November - 1 December 2023
Module 1.3 12 -16 February 2024
Module 1.4 20 - 24 May 2024
Schedule year 2, 2023/2024
Module 2.1 13 - 17 November 2023
Module 2.2 23 - 26 April 2024
Schedule year 3, 2023/2024
Module 3.1 23 - 26 April 2024
Schedule year 4, 2023/2024
Module 4.1 23 - 26 April 2024
