About IDBE
Structure of the Course
Programme Outline
During each residential study period, the teaching programme typically includes:
- Lectures and Seminars
- Workshops
- Studio projects
- Meetings with Director of Studies and Supervisors
Between residential sessions students conduct research and prepare the written work needed to achieve the degree. This comprises:
- Case Study
- Two Essays
- Thesis
Programme Structure
The full programme of work combines residential study periods with research and writing periods. The structure and interaction of these activities typically takes the following format:

*Please refer to the IDBE Course Handbook for a detailed description of Year 1 and 2 residential and research study periods, including written work guidance, critical dates, activities, and interim deliverables.
Course dates for 2010-2012
Study week dates for the 2010 - 2012 programme (Cohort 17)
| Week 1 | 19th - 25thSeptember 2010 |
|---|---|
| Week 2 | 5th - 11th December 2010 |
| Week 3 | 27th March - 2nd April 2011 |
| Week 4 | 19th - 25th June 2011 |
| Week 5 | 4th - 10th December 2011 |
| Week 6 | 25th - 31st March 2012 |
| Week 7 | 15th - 21st July 2012 |