Overview

Key Features

Bond University offers a range of research Master's degrees including Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science by Research (M Res), Master of Philosophy (M Phil), and Master of Laws. Details about each degree, and which Faculty offers them, is specified in the information below.

The Philosophy program from Bond University 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.

Outcomes

The university sector offers particularly varied career opportunities in the research field, with campus-based research institutes and smaller specialist units attracting grants and private sector funding to carry out a wide range of needs-driven research commissions.

Ultimately, you will have the satisfaction of seeing the results of your research being applied in the real world to create better ways of doing and being.

Programme Structure

Dissertation

The Master of Philosophy dissertation should be a substantially original, theoretical or empirical study of an issue pertaining to the student’s major field of study. 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 Master 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 thesis, which is a contribution to the knowledge or understanding of your chosen Field of Research.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-19 00:00:00

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Language

English

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94

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gold Coast, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 072092F
The minimum requirement for admission to the Master of Philosophy is the completion of a Level 7 qualification (bachelor degree) in the same discipline and English language proficiency at IELTS score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.5.

The program duration is 1.5 years following a Level 7 qualification in the same discipline or 1 year following a level 8 qualification in the same discipline.

There is no application or assessment fee to apply to study at Bond University.

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Tuition Fees

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43700 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

43700 AUD / year

≈ 43700 AUD / year

Living costs

Gold Coast

Australia

1313 - 2310 AUD / month

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