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Doctor of Philosophy

Program overview

Bond University’s research degrees are your key to high level careers in the world of academia and the professional sector.  

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest award you can earn at the tertiary level and is offered at Bond by all Faculties. An internationally recognised award, it is your opportunity to add to society’s body of knowledge relating to your specialist field of expertise and is internationally recognised as a significant career and personal achievement. 

Over the three to four-year candidature of your PhD, you will be an esteemed member of Bond’s close-knit Higher Degree by Research (HDR) community where you will be supported by a team of academic and professional staff. We operate a team approach to supervision with each PhD candidate supported by a Principal Supervisor and Associate Supervisors who offer expertise in a specific aspect of your project. You’ll work closely together and it’s not unusual for supervisors and candidates to be co-authors in publications resulting from the student’s dissertation. 

Through our dedicated HDR Unit, you’ll receive administrative support as well as access to training and funding for expenses related to conference presentations and project costs. 
 

Your faculty will support you by providing you with your own assigned workspace with lockable storage and technical computing support.

Further information on how to apply can be found on the Research Degrees webpage 

Program code: BU-70003

CRICOS code: 063150J

Program overview

Bond University’s research degrees are your key to high level careers in the world of academia and the professional sector.  

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest award you can earn at the tertiary level and is offered at Bond by all Faculties. An internationally recognised award, it is your opportunity to add to society’s body of knowledge relating to your specialist field of expertise and is internationally recognised as a significant career and personal achievement. 

Over the three to four-year candidature of your PhD, you will be an esteemed member of Bond’s close-knit Higher Degree by Research (HDR) community where you will be supported by a team of academic and professional staff. We operate a team approach to supervision with each PhD candidate supported by a Principal Supervisor and Associate Supervisors who offer expertise in a specific aspect of your project. You’ll work closely together and it’s not unusual for supervisors and candidates to be co-authors in publications resulting from the student’s dissertation. 

Through our dedicated HDR Unit, you’ll receive administrative support as well as access to training and funding for expenses related to conference presentations and project costs. 
 

Your faculty will support you by providing you with your own assigned workspace with lockable storage and technical computing support.

Further information on how to apply can be found on the Research Degrees webpage 

Program code: BU-70003

CRICOS code: 063150J

About this program

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program 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 the ability to communicate research results.

What you'll be studying

  • Study overview

    The PhD program places a major emphasis on independent inquiry (initiative), a thorough understanding of domain specific knowledge, competence in research methodologies and on the ability to communicate research results.  

    During the course of the degree, you will undertake extended and focussed research based on deep methodological capacity, that will substantially develop your specialist expertise and add to the body of knowledge in your field. 

Program features

  • Real world research

    Bond places a strong emphasis on communication and connections between the research community and industry leaders in the relevant field and facilitates networking through on-campus events, attendance at conferences and professional workshops, and involvement in industry projects. 

  • World class facilities

    Bond University is renowned for its unparalleled facilities and resources, including more live data Bloomberg terminals than any other Australian university, one of the largest films & TV production suites in south-east Queensland, high tech clinical laboratories and a globally connected law library. 

  • Globally renowned experts

     You may work closely with Bond’s academic faculty, including internationally renowned experts in your field of enquiry. Your supervisory team may work closely with you on your PhD research thesis, and you may have the opportunity to contribute to your supervisors’ and colleagues’ research projects. 

  • Work while you study

    You may have the opportunity to take on part-time teaching and tutorial roles to help support your HDR study. 

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