The four- to five-year programme has eight modules, each of three or four consecutive days based in Rotterdam. 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.

• Year one: four residential modules cover research methods, skills and foundations, and writing your research proposal
• Year two: a residential module covering field-specific specialisations, master classes, and a ‘back to campus’ module for PhD candidates to present their work.
• Years three and four: a ‘back to campus’ module
• Year five:  ongoing writing of the dissertation
   

Schedule year 1, 2021/2022:

Module 1.1       28 September - 1 October 2021

Module 1.2       23 - 26 November 2021

Module 1.3       1 - 4 February 2022

Module 1.4       17 - 20 May 2022