Curriculum
The four- to five-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
- Year 5: Ongoing writing of the dissertation
Schedule year 1, 2022/2023:
Module 1.1 27 - 30 September 2022
Module 1.2 6 - 9 December 2022
Module 1.3 13 -17 February 2023
Module 1.4 22 - 26 May 2023
Schedule year 2, 2022/2023
Module 2.1 22 - 25 November 2022
Module 2.2 17 - 21 April 2023
Schedule year 3, 2022/2023
Module 3.1 17 - 21 April 2023
Schedule year 4, 2022/2023
Module 4.1 17 - 21 April 2023