Doctor of Philosophy

at Bond University

Applicants for the Doctor of Philosophy are normally required to have a minimum first or upper second class undergraduate Honours degree (equal to at least a grade point average of 80%); Masters (Honours) degree; Masters by Research degree, with major studies in a relevant subject area; and/or corresponding demonstration of research capacity.
 

Masters coursework degrees or MBA degrees do not normally satisfy academic requirements for direct entry into the doctoral program; however, a suitably completed thesis component may be considered. Doctoral students shall be admitted as full-time only and are expected to study on-campus throughout their candidature.

The Doctor of Philosophy dissertation should be a major, substantially original, theoretical or empirical study of an issue pertaining to the student’s major field of study. Students are expected to work closely with staff and be exposed to the research activities of the staff and other students. It would not be uncommon for the student and the supervisor to be co-authors in publications resulting from the student’s dissertation.
 

Doctoral candidates may be required to successfully complete at least three research methodology subjects, including qualitative and quantitative analysis, in the first year of candidature. A confirmation of candidature process occurs at the end of the first year of enrolment to evaluate progress and suitability to continue in the degree.
 

Each student will be supervised by two appropriately qualified academic staff. The Faculty is responsible for approving the student's dissertation proposal prior to the examination process.

The below fees are based on an annual fee over a three-semester academic calendar.
 

Annual program fee:

• Students commencing study: $40,160* annually.

The program provides you with the research skills for academic careers in the university sector or for roles in research-intensive organisations.