Finding Theses
Print Theses
The Library holds copies of all Newcastle University PhD theses and copies of theses written for other research degrees such as DSc, MD, DLitt, LLD, DEng, DBA, EdD, MPhil.
All theses held by the Library are listed in LibrarySearch. Links are provided to the full text where this is available.
Electronic Theses
Our repository of electronic theses contains the full text of over 3,400 Newcastle University doctoral theses.
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EThOSSearch the details of 400,000 UK theses from the 1970s to date. The full text of some is available for immediate download to registered users, and in other cases, you may be able to request a copy in digital or other format (for which there may be a charge).
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Proquest Dissertations and ThesesThe collection offers the most comprehensive available listing of theses, with abstracts accepted for higher degrees by universities in the United Kingdom and Ireland, since 1716
Thesis production
The Student Progress Office provides information on Research Degree Examination Procedures and Forms, including the University's Guidelines for the Submission and Format of Theses and Library Submission Forms. You may also wish to speak to your supervisor for advice on thesis presentation.
For printing and binding enquiries see the Print Service's Thesis Service.
The University is strongly encouraging all PhD students to deposit an electronic version of their final examined thesis, as well as a printed copy. For more information, consult our Guidance for PhD Students.
International theses
There isn't one single source for finding non-UK theses, and access options will vary according to the institution, but the links below give the best starting points.
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Australian ThesesSearch almost a million Australian theses.
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DART EuropeAccess to over 600,000 open access research theses from 28 European countries.
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Networked Digital Library of Theses and DissertationsThis database provides access to the full text of thousands of international theses and dissertations.
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Open Access Theses and DissertationsOATD.org aims to be the best possible resource for finding open access graduate theses and dissertations published around the world. OATD currently indexes over two million theses and dissertations from over 1,000 institutions worldwide.
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PQTD OpenSearch and read open access dissertations and theses from the USA.
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Proquest Dissertation Express (international)
Over two million graduate works from graduate schools around the world including American and Canada. Theses and dissertations may be available to purchase direct from ProQuest using the order forms provided. Please consult the help section to see how you can order and pay for these dissertations yourself.
