Program Code: LA-43039
About the program
The Doctor of Philosophy offered by the Faculty of Law program is a research higher degree awarded for a substantial thesis, which is a significant and original contribution and original to the knowledge or understanding of an aspect of law. The PhD will display the capacity of the student to carry out independent research at the appropriate level.
Work Experience & Internships
Internships and work placements are available with permission from the Faculty.
Professional Outcomes
This doctorate qualification in law provides you with the research skills for academic careers in the university sector or research roles in law or related fields.
Structure and Subjects
The duration of a full-time PhD candidature must be not less than 24 months and not more than 48 months. Half-time candidates must be enrolled for not less than 48 months and not more than 96 months. In each case, Academic Senate, in special circumstances, may extend the period of candidature to a total not exceeding 7 years.
There is no residence requirement under the PhD program. However, it is common for doctoral students to spend two semesters at Bond at the beginning of their candidature, and a further semester when writing the final draft of their thesis. The supervisor must be satisfied with the progress of individual candidates who should determine, in consultation with their supervisor, any periods during which they will not be in residence at the University. Certain periods in residence are essential for candidates to progress in their research under appropriate supervision.
All postgraduate students who wish to present a dissertation or thesis must submit a preliminary written proposal on the dissertation or thesis topic, together with an outline of the research methodology to be used, for the consideration of the Associate Dean Research. The Associate Dean Research will consult with potential supervisors, who may discuss the proposal with the candidate before a formal appointment is made.
Supervision
The Associate Dean Research will formally appoint a supervisory team to supervise the work. The candidate and the supervisors will then finalise the appropriate thesis topic. This may require considerable refinement of the initial proposal. It is expected that there will be considerable discussion between the candidate and the supervisors. This is particularly important in the initial research stage, as each chapter or section is finalised and while the thesis as a whole is finalised.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Completed a Master of Laws degree from a recognised university; or
- A bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree with an Honours average of at least 75 per cent or an equivalent grade elsewhere; or
- At the Associate Dean Research's discretion, the applicant may also be required to provide documented evidence of prior successful completion of a research exercise or course of study sufficient to convince the Associate Dean Research that the candidate has the appropriate level of experience in research methodology and relevant research skills.
In exceptional circumstances and by approval of the Higher Degree Research Subcommittee, an applicant may be admitted with qualifications or experience that, on the recommendation of the Associate Dean Research, are equivalent to or are a satisfactory substitute for either of the qualifications prescribed in this section.
Admission is on the basis of an approved research proposal and availability of appropriate supervision.
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