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