PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
Bond University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
About this program
Bond's research doctorate, normally three to four years of full-time candidature across any of the university's faculties, including law, health sciences, business, communication and creative media. Admission is by research proposal plus a principal and associate supervisors, with a confirmation panel at the end of year one and regular progress reviews after that. The degree ends in a dissertation of about 80,000 to 100,000 words, or an equivalent creative work with exegesis in arts disciplines. Bond runs a dedicated Higher Degree by Research unit and emphasises a small, collegiate cohort with access to facilities such as Bloomberg terminals, production studios and clinical labs, conference funding, and paid tutoring opportunities. It suits people with a strong honours or master's background aiming at academic or advanced research careers.
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Course structure
- The Doctor of Philosophy Thesis will be a major
- substantially original
- theoretical or empirical study of an issue pertaining to the student’s major field of study. Depending on the field of specialisation
- the degree culminates in an 80
- 000-word thesis. Prior to formal application
- applicants need to consider the specific research topic they wish to investigate and develop a thesis proposal in consultation with a potential supervisor. Thesis for Doctor of Philosophy The subject develops independent research skills and the ability to relate a specific research topic to a broad framework of knowledge. The program places a major emphasis on independent inquiry
- a thorough understanding of domain specific knowledge
- competence in research methodologies and on the ability to communicate research results. You are required to submit a substantial thesis
- which is a significant and original contribution to the knowledge or understanding of your chosen Field of Research
Admissions
Applicants should normally have a first degree with major studies in a relevant subject area, from a recognised institution, with a GPA of at least 75% in a major study area.
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