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EIS PhD Research Proposal Guidelines

The research proposal is the most important part of your PhD application. We do not expect the proposal to be perfect at this stage, nor do we expect you to stick to it rigidly, as your ideas will almost certainly change once you start to study. However, we do expect it to show convincing evidence of your ability to plan and organise independent research. Please read and follow the guidelines carefully. 

Your proposal should be 2,000-3,000 words long , plus bibliography, using the following sections: 

• Title  – The best titles are simple and descriptive, identifying the topic and approach that will be taken.
• Central research question and objectives  – The question your research seeks to answer should be stated simply, then fleshed out to show to show why it is timely and important – both intellectually and politically – for you to be writing a PhD on this topic. After that, you should state, in straightforward terms, how the PhD will answer the research question.
• Literature review – Here you must show how your central research question relates to existing academic studies in your field. This requires a short literature review which will situate your proposed research within the framework of the dominant perspectives on similar issues in the existing literature. Ideally, you should be able to demonstrate how your proposed research fills a gap in the literature and therefore adds substantively and can make a lasting contribution to academic debates. One key criterion for writing a successful PhD is that it is original work, so you must try to avoid setting up your analysis in a way which simply replicates work which can already be found within the literature.
• Theoretical framework – Here, you should detail what theoretical framework(s) will underpin the analysis in your PhD, why that framework has been chosen, and what advantages it gives you for addressing your central research question.
• Case studies and methodology – Here, you should discuss the type of empirical research (statistical work, interviews, surveys etc.) that you will be doing and the case study/case studies that you have chosen. This is essential in all cases except for abstract political theory PhDs. You should show how your theoretical framework informs the methodology that you will use and why that methodology is particularly advantageous for answering the research question.
• Problems – Here, you should reflect on any problems you think you may encounter whilst undertaking your research and indicate how they might be overcome or mitigated. These might include, for example, access to data.
• Bibliography  – You should include a complete bibliography for the proposal.

The above draws on the advice issued by the Political and International Studies department at Warwick University.

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“women professing godliness with good works”: quaker women's art before ackworth and westtown, circa 1650-1800.

Supervisor: Welch, E. (Supervisor) & Gowing, L. (Supervisor)

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“The story of the neighbours”: local relations, storytelling and the social organisation of power in north-east England, 1730-1815

Supervisor: Gowing, L. (Supervisor) & Goldgar, A. (Supervisor)

“Soja Come, Soja Go”: military withdrawal from government in Nigeria (1999)

Supervisor: Mitton, K. (Supervisor) & Hiribarren, V. (Supervisor)

‘You … Are Going to be Pioneers’: American Women, World Citizenship, and Study Abroad in Western Europe, 1950-1970

Supervisor: Matlin, D. (Supervisor) & Balbier, U. (Supervisor)

‘Seize turtles deep down in the Five Seas’: history of marine science in Qingdao in Mao Era China (1949-1972)

Supervisor: Altehenger, J. (Supervisor) & Gainty, C. (Supervisor)

‘Secrets of Women’: Translating the Female Body in Early Modern Books of Secrets (1555-1700)

‘our rule in india rests wholly on ourselves’: the district officer in bengal 1850 – 1905.

Supervisor: Wilson, J. E. (Supervisor) & Sleight, S. P. (Supervisor)

‘Masterly inactivity’: Lord Lawrence, Britain and Afghanistan, 1864-1879

Supervisor: Readman, P. A. (Supervisor)

‘Each movement will neglect the other at its peril’: the International African Service Bureau and British socialism, 1929-1947

Supervisor: Drayton, R. (Supervisor) & Matlin, D. (Supervisor)

Women in central Greece, 1000-1200: economic activities, devotional life, family roles

Supervisor: Stathakopoulos, D. (Supervisor) & Papacostas, T. (Supervisor)

Voluntary Institution Building in India: An investigation of non-state interventions in Technical Education and Training, 1905-1958

Supervisor: Wilson, J. (Supervisor) & Edgerton, D. (Supervisor)

Viennese Culture and Politics, 1861 to 1938: Everyday Expressions of ‘German’ Identity

Supervisor: Rowe, M. P. (Supervisor) & Bjork, J. E. (Supervisor)

Veterinary training and work: A female perspective, c.1919-2000

Supervisor: Woods, A. (Supervisor), Thane, P. (Supervisor) & Boulton, C. (External person) (Supervisor)

URBAN CIVILIANS’ EXPERIENCES IN THE ROMANO-PERSIAN WARS, 502-591 CE

Supervisor: Stathakopoulos, D. (Supervisor) & Lunn-Rockliffe, S. J. (Supervisor)

Transatlantic Perceptions of Reform: The Impact of America on the Second Reform Act

Supervisor: Burns, A. (Supervisor) & Readman, P. (Supervisor)

The ‘Creole Indian’ : The emergence of East Indian civil society in Trinidad and Tobago, c.1897-1945

Supervisor: Wilson, J. E. (Supervisor) & Drayton, R. H. (Supervisor)

The Western presence in the Byzantine Empire during the reigns of Alexios I and John II Komnenos (1081-1143)

Supervisor: Papacostas, T. (Supervisor) & Stathakopoulos, D. (Supervisor)

The Thaw in Soviet Latvia: National Politics 1953-1959

Supervisor: Lovell, S. (Supervisor)

The suspension of the Portuguese inquisition 1674-81: trade, religion and cross-cultural political networks in early modern Europe

Supervisor: Bethencourt, F. T. (Supervisor)

The script of Matthew Paris and his collaborators: A digital approach

Supervisor: Crick, J. (Supervisor) & Stokes, P. (Supervisor)

The Saugeen Ojibway Nation and Canada: Historical Relationships, Settler Colonialism, and Stories of a Shared Space

Supervisor: Sleight, S. P. (Supervisor) & Drayton, R. H. (Supervisor)

The rule of law and emergency in colonial India: The conflict between the King’s Court and the government in Bombay in the 1820s

Supervisor: Burns, A. (Supervisor) & Wilson, J. E. (Supervisor)

The rise and fall of the “redundant church”: urban church closure and the Church of England from 1833 to 2011

Supervisor: Burns, A. (Supervisor) & Jacob, D. W. (External person) (Supervisor)

The Public Image of Queen Victoria 1837-1861: Wife, Mother, and Queen Regnant

Supervisor: Jordanova, L. (Supervisor) & Readman, P. A. (Supervisor)

The psychology of warrior culture in the post-Roman Frankish kingdoms

Supervisor: Heather, P. (Supervisor) & Naismith, R. (Supervisor)

The Participation and Role of Women in Urban Finances in Late Medieval Vienna

Supervisor: Sapoznik, A. (Supervisor) & Mesevage, G. (Supervisor)

The Pacific question, 1914-1918: war, strategy and diplomacy

Supervisor: Bridge, C. (Supervisor) & Lambert, A. (Supervisor)

The operation, practices and procedures of the lrish House of Commons from 1692 to 1730

Supervisor: O'Flaherty, N. (Supervisor) & McBride, I. R. (Supervisor)

The NGOisation of Borno, Nigeria in response to the Boko Haram Insurgency (1990-2021)

Supervisor: Hiribarren, V. E. J. E. (Supervisor) & Mitton, K. A. (Supervisor)

The Nature and Limits of the Money Economy in Late Anglo-Saxon and Early Norman England

Supervisor: Baxter, S. (Supervisor) & Heather, P. (Supervisor)

The National War Aims Committee and British patriotism during the First World War

The national bank of greece and the international dimension of the greek refugee crisis : 1917-1928.

Supervisor: Beaton, R. (Supervisor) & McLean, D. (Supervisor)

The Media Memory of the 'Dashing' 1990s in Russia: From Regime Legitimation to Weapon Against the Enemy

Supervisor: Lovell, S. (Supervisor) & Sharafutdinova, G. (Supervisor)

The Manchester Department of Social Anthropology, 1949 – 1975

Supervisor: Manias, C. (Supervisor) & Stockwell, S. (Supervisor)

The London Greek Diaspora and National Politics: The Anglo-Hellenic League and the Idea of Greece, 1913–1919

Supervisor: Drayton, R. H. (Supervisor) & McBride, I. R. (Supervisor)

The Language of British Electoral Politics 1880-1910

Supervisor: Readman, P. A. (Supervisor) & McCarty, W. (Supervisor)

The Honour of Wallingford, 1066-1300

Supervisor: Baxter, S. (Supervisor) & Carpenter, D. A. (Supervisor)

The hagiographic homilies of St John of Damascus: a study in Byzantine homiletics

Supervisor: Papadogiannakis, I. (Supervisor), Lunn-Rockliffe, S. (Supervisor) & Stathakopoulos, D. (Supervisor)

The fashioning of a new world: youth culture and the origins of the mass outdoor movement in Interwar Britain

Supervisor: Burns, A. (Supervisor) & Readman, P. A. (Supervisor)

The Establishment of the London University and the Socio-Cultural Status of English Liberal Education, 1825-1836

Supervisor: O'Flaherty, N. (Supervisor)

The cultural production of the unofficial publications in China (1978-1981)

Supervisor: Brown, K. (Supervisor) & Altehenger, J. (Supervisor)

The Collapse of Tokugawa Japan and the role of Sir Ernest Satow in the Meiji Restoration, 1853-1869

Supervisor: McLean, D. A. (Supervisor) & Readman, P. A. (Supervisor)

The Blount Family in the long Sixteenth century

Supervisor: Dawson, H. (Supervisor) & Gowing, L. (Supervisor)

The birth of a national army: making national identity in the Austrian Military, 1918-1938

Supervisor: Rowe, M. (Supervisor)

The Bassets of High Wycombe: Politics, Lordship, Locality and Culture in the Thirteenth Century

Supervisor: Carpenter, D. A. (Supervisor)

The Air Ministry and the bomb dropping problem: bombsights, scientists, and techno-military invention, 1918-45

Supervisor: Edgerton, D. (Supervisor)

The 1259 Pipe Roll

Supervisor: Carpenter, D. A. (Supervisor) & Baxter, S. (Supervisor)

Talking Legs in the English Renaissance: shifting concepts of masculinity in Tudor and Stuart England

Supervisor: Welch, E. (Supervisor) & Munro, L. (Supervisor)

Surname Analysis, Distant Reading, and Migrant Experience: The Irish in London, 1801-1820.

Supervisor: McCarty, W. (Supervisor) & McBride, I. R. (Supervisor)

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2122 King’s Outstanding Thesis Prize (Round 1)

Congratulations to the first round of winners of the 2122 King’s Outstanding Thesis Prize!

A limited number of awards are given across the year to celebrate truly outstanding research and theses completed by King’s doctoral students. The prizes are nominated by the external examiners and are judged by a panel consisting of the College’s Director of Research Talent and the Chair of the Research Degrees Examinations Board.  

Take a look at some reflections from the 2122 winners:

Dr Rana Alkattan, Dental Materials for Operative and Restorative Dentistry

Dr Olakunle Oginni, Behavioural Genetics

I really enjoyed learning about twin models and applying this knowledge to understand the health disparities among lesbian, gay and bisexual individuals compared to those who are heterosexual. I am very grateful to my supervisors – Prof. Frühling Rijsdijk (who was the overall winner of the 2020/21 Supervisory Excellence Award ) and Dr. Patrick Jern (of the Abo Akademi University, Finland); the SGDP community, my family and friends, and the UK Commonwealth Scholarship Commission. Since completing my PhD, I have continued work as a lecturer and honorary consultant psychiatrist at the Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria; and I am a part-time postdoctoral research associate at Prof. Thalia Eley’s EDIT Lab at the SGDP Centre.

Dr Julia Burrill, Molecular Biology

I’m very grateful to receive this award and must, of course, thank my supervisors, Dr. Nunzianda Frascione and Dr. Barbara Daniel. Doing a PhD can be a real roller coaster and I’m so glad the rest of the gang in King’s Forensics was along for the ride. For those of you en route to submission, keep it up! Everyone thinks of chucking it in at some point, but it helped me to keep reminding myself of why I was passionate about the work in the first place. And remember to take breaks, whether it is going for a run or to the pub. My passion for the topic has now led me back to the U.S. to do a postdoc in Forensic Science Communication in the Courtroom at Stony Brook University, but I will always remember my time in London and at King’s with great fondness.

Dr Giles Masters, Musicology

It was a lovely surprise to be awarded this prize! I am, of course, very delighted and honoured. There are so many people I could thank, but I’ll just mention two. First, I’m very grateful to everyone at the Music Department at KCL – a truly vibrant community of intellectual and artistic endeavour – and especially my dedicated and brilliant supervisor Heather Wiebe. Second, I’d like to express my love and appreciation for my wonderful friend Clara Benjamin, who died last year.

Dr Laura Knopfel, Law

It is an honour to win this outstanding thesis prize in law for a socio-legal project. I thus read the award as an appreciation and encouragement for interdisciplinary and empirical research in legal scholarship. My thanks go to my supervisors Prof. Peer Zumbansen and Prof. Davina Cooper as well as the Law Department, in particular Dr. Eva Pils, the department’s former Director of Doctoral Studies, who gave me the freedom and possibility to pursue my research and supported me throughout the PhD journey at KCL.

Dr Harriet Cook, Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies

Dr Sophie Carruthers, Psychology

Dr Ana Caetano, Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine

Dr Sarah McAllister, Health Services Research

Full list of winners from the first round of the 2122 King’s Outstanding Thesis Prize:

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Best 9 Differences Between Thesis And Dissertation

You’ve probably heard people mention a “thesis” and a “dissertation” when talking about advanced studies, but what do these terms actually mean? While they are both involved in doing research and writing, they are not the same thing. A thesis is commonly written for a master’s degree, but a dissertation is required for a doctorate. Knowing the differences between them can help you understand what each one is all about and what’s expected of you.

In this article, we’ll explain what makes a thesis different from a dissertation. We’ll look at their main purposes, how they are structured, and what kind of work they involve. Whether you’re thinking about graduate school or already studying, this guide will help you understand what each of these research projects entails so you can plan your academic path more confidently. Thesis and Dissertation and different according to the country. For example, In the Philippines, the terms “dissertation” and “thesis” are used to describe different types of academic research projects required for various degrees.

What is a Thesis?

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A thesis is a detailed study document that students write to complete their master’s degree. It involves studying a specific topic in detail within their field, showing they can gather, analyze, and present information clearly and logically. A thesis is a chance for students to prove their knowledge, research skills, and ability to contribute meaningfully to their subject area.

Purpose of a Thesis in a Master’s Degree Program

The main goal of a thesis in a master’s program is to let students dive deep into a particular topic and add something valuable to their field of study. By writing a thesis, students develop important skills like critical thinking, thorough research, and academic writing. It serves as a final project that demonstrates their understanding of the subject and prepares them for the next steps, whether that’s further study or starting a career.

Writing a thesis also shows that a student can conduct independent research. It involves coming up with a research question, designing a study to answer it, analyzing the results, and drawing conclusions. Completing a thesis successfully can open doors to further education, like pursuing a Ph.D., or help in building a strong professional profile by showing a high level of expertise and commitment.

What is a Dissertation?

A dissertation is a big research project that you need to complete to get a Ph.D. Unlike regular papers, a dissertation is much more detailed and involves years of work. It’s all about exploring a unique question or problem that hasn’t been fully studied before and adding new knowledge to your field. Doing a dissertation shows that you can handle complex research, analyze your findings, and explain them clearly. It’s the final test of your expertise and research skills.

Role of a Dissertation in a Doctoral Program

In a Ph.D. program, your dissertation is very important for several reasons:

• Showing Original Research : The main goal of your dissertation is to prove that you can do original research on your own. This means picking a unique question, designing and carrying out a study, and figuring out what the results mean. Your dissertation should offer something new to your field and help expand what’s known about your topic.
• Becoming an Expert : Completing a dissertation shows that you are an expert in your field. It demands a deep understanding of your subject, great research skills, and the ability to think critically about existing knowledge. Successfully defending your dissertation in front of a panel of experts confirms your expertise and knowledge.
• Developing Important Skills : Writing a dissertation helps you develop valuable skills that are useful in both academic and professional settings. These abilities include critical thinking, problem-solving, data analysis , and effective communication. Finishing your dissertation can open up more opportunities for further research or advanced roles in various fields.
• Fulfilling Graduation Requirements : The dissertation is a key part of earning your Ph.D. It’s the final requirement you need to complete your doctoral studies and graduate. Successfully finishing and defending your dissertation is necessary to receive your degree.

The Difference Between Thesis and Dissertation

Dissertation vs Thesis: What’s the Difference in the USA?

In the U.S., “dissertation” and “thesis” refer to different research projects needed for various degrees. Here’s a straightforward comparison:

1. Degree Level

• Thesis : Required for a master’s degree. It’s a big research project that shows you understand your field and can work on your own.
• Dissertation : Needed for a Ph.D. or other doctoral degrees. It’s a more detailed and original research project that should make a significant impact in your field.

2. Purpose and Scope

• Thesis : You need to research and apply what you’ve learned to a specific topic. This usually means looking at existing studies and answering a focused question.
• Dissertation : You must create new knowledge or insights. This involves original research that brings new findings or challenges current ideas. It’s more extensive and detailed.

3. Length and Complexity

• Thesis : Usually 50 to 100 pages long. It’s detailed but not as complex, focusing on a narrower topic.
• Dissertation : Often over 200 pages long. It’s more complex and covers a broader and deeper topic.

4. Research Contribution

• Thesis : This involves analyzing existing research or theories. It doesn’t need to be groundbreaking but should demonstrate strong research skills.
• Dissertation : Requires original research that adds new knowledge. This might mean collecting new data or developing new theories.

5. Supervision and Guidance

• Thesis : You work closely with an advisor who provides regular feedback and helps you stay on track. The process is more structured and involves frequent check-ins.
• Dissertation : You’re guided by a committee of experts. You work more independently, with less frequent but more intensive feedback.
• Thesis : Include a simpler presentation or review. It’s generally less formal compared to a dissertation defense.
• Dissertation : Requires a formal defense where you present your research in detail and answer questions from a committee.

7. Approval Process

• Thesis : Needs to be reviewed and approved by your advisor and sometimes a committee, depending on your school’s rules.
• Dissertation : Must be approved by a committee of faculty members and undergo a more thorough review process before you get your doctoral degree.

In short, a thesis is a major project for a master’s degree, showing your ability to research a specific topic. A dissertation is a larger, original research project for a doctoral degree aimed at contributing new knowledge to your field.

Misconceptions About Thesis and Dissertation

There are several common myths about theses and dissertations that need to be clarified. Here’s a simple explanation of what’s true and what’s not:

1. Thesis and Dissertation Are the Same

Truth : A thesis and a dissertation are different. A thesis is for a master’s degree and involves research on a specific topic. A dissertation is for a Ph.D. and requires original research that should make a big impact in your field.

2. A Thesis Is Less Important Than a Dissertation

Truth : Both are important but for different reasons. A thesis shows you can do research at the master’s level, while a dissertation shows you can make a significant contribution at the doctoral level. Each is valuable in its way.

3. A Thesis Is Easier Than a Dissertation

Truth : A thesis might be shorter and less complex, but it still requires a lot of work. A dissertation is longer and involves more original research, but both need a lot of effort and dedication.

4. A Thesis Cannot Be Published

Truth : You can publish a thesis. Many students turn their thesis into journal articles or books. The length doesn’t limit its potential; what matters is the quality of the research.

5. Thesis and Dissertation Defenses Are the Same

Truth : Defending a thesis is usually less formal than defending a dissertation. A thesis defense might be a presentation to your advisor or a small committee. In contrast, a dissertation defense is more formal, with a detailed presentation and lots of questions from a committee.

6. Writing a Thesis or Dissertation Is a Solo Job

Truth : You don’t do it alone. Advisors or committees provide guidance and feedback. Their input is crucial for producing good research.

7. Only Writing Matters

Truth : Writing is just one part. You also need to do thorough research, analyze data, and review existing studies. The quality of your research is what really counts.

8. Approval Processes Are the Same

Truth : Getting approval for a thesis and a dissertation can be different. A thesis might need approval from your advisor and a small committee, while a dissertation usually requires a more detailed review and a formal defense.

9. Work Is Only Relevant to Academia

Truth : Research from both theses and dissertations can have real-world uses. It can affect industry practices, help with public policy, or solve practical problems, making a difference beyond just academic circles.

Understanding these differences helps you know what to expect and how to approach each type of project. In the Philippines, understanding these distinctions helps students navigate their academic requirements effectively and prepares them for the expectations of their respective degree programs.

Final words

Grasping the difference between a thesis and a dissertation is key to navigating your academic journey, especially in the Philippines. Here’s a straightforward look at each:

A thesis is something you typically write for a master’s degree. It involves researching a specific topic and showing that you can dive deep into it and understand it well. A dissertation, on the other hand, is for a doctoral degree. It’s a much larger project that requires original research and aims to add something new to your field.

Both a thesis and a dissertation require thorough research, lots of writing, and a formal defense. However, a thesis is usually more focused, while a dissertation covers a broader range and aims to make a bigger impact.

Understanding these differences helps you prepare better for either project. Both represent important milestones in your academic and professional growth in the Philippines.

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FAQs About Thesis and Dissertation

How long are theses compared to dissertations.

A thesis is usually shorter, often between 80 and 120 pages, depending on your field and school requirements. A dissertation is generally much longer, frequently more than 200 pages, because it covers a broader scope and involves deeper research.

Do you need to defend both a thesis and a dissertation?

Yes, both require a defense, but they are different. A thesis defense is usually less formal, where you present your work to a small committee or your advisor. A dissertation defense is more formal and involves a detailed presentation and lots of questions from a committee of experts.

Who helps you with a thesis or dissertation?

For a thesis, you usually work with an advisor or mentor. For a dissertation, you work with a committee of faculty members. Both will guide you, provide feedback, and make sure your research meets academic standards .

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Library Services

Here we explain how to access copies of research theses that UCL Library Services holds. There is also an increasing number of open access thesis repositories available online.

Theses held in UCL Library

Open access repositories containing the full text of selected research theses.

• Indexes of completed theses

Obtaining copies of research theses

• Open Access for Thesis: how to deposit

University of London theses

The Library holds a copy of most research degree theses completed by students registered at UCL and awarded by the UoL, including many from students at Schools and Institutes prior to merger with UCL. Theses are listed by author on the Library catalogue, Explore : they are shelved in our off-campus Store and may be retrieved for consultation (24-hour notice required) by completing the store request form or via the request link on Explore. Theses are not available for loan, either to individuals or via interlibrary loan.

Some UoL research degree theses submitted by UCL students in the areas of classical, Germanic, Latin American studies; history and law are not held: check the UoL School of Advanced Study catalogue for availability.

UCL started to award its own degrees to students registering from 2007/2008. Print copies of research theses are catalogued by author in Explore and shelved in Store; electronic versions are in many cases available on open access in UCL Discovery .

If you wish to access a thesis recorded in UCL Discovery for which the full text is subject to an access restriction or not present, it is best to contact the author directly to request a copy privately.  If this is not possible, please contact the UCL Open Access Team .

If a thesis is not available via UCL Discovery or EThOS (see below) then it might be possible to obtain a copy from our interlibrary loan service via your home university interlibrary loan department. Please contact your university library and ask them to enquire about this service with UCL's Interlibrary Loan service; e-mail [email protected] for more information.

The Library does not normally hold print copies of any theses in the following categories:

• MA, MSc, MRes, LLM theses.
• Diploma theses.
• Undergraduate dissertations.
• Theses submitted at other universities or colleges.

Further information is available in the Support for dissertations and research projects LibGuide .

A growing number of open access thesis repositories is becoming available including:

• ProQuest , holds many full text theses. You can search for dissertations and theses there.
• UCL Discovery , UCL's open access research repository, includes theses alongside other UCL publications. You can search for theses, or browse a list.
• EThOS , a database run by the British Library that aims to record all UK doctoral theses, with links to access an electronic version of the full text where available. The digitisation of theses that only exist in print form can often be requested, depending on the awarding institution and for a fee: UCL supports this process for UCL-held theses.
• The DART-Europe E-theses Portal , holds details of open access electronic theses stored in repositories across Europe.
• Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations , includes links to a number of international search tools and portals.

Video - Using PhD theses in research: EThOS 

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Indexes of completed theses (access available to members of UCL only)

Proquest dissertations & theses global (pqdt global).

PQDT Global contains over a million full-text dissertations and theses from 1861 onwards that are available for download in PDF format. The collection includes PQDT UK and Ireland content.

Many UK universities now decline to lend research theses. You may visit the awarding university or, increasingly, obtain an electronic version either from the university itself or from EThOS (see above).

Theses awarded by universities worldwide may be requested via UCL Library Services Interlending and Document Supply service . The normal charge for this service applies. Please note that theses are never available for loan: they must be consulted on Library premises only.

Open access for theses: how to deposit

Candidates for UCL research degrees are required to deposit an electronic copy of their final thesis in UCL's Research Publications Service (RPS), to be made open access in UCL's institutional repository, UCL Discovery . Theses are amongst the most highly-downloaded items in UCL Discovery . Making your thesis open access will mean that it is accessible worldwide, to anyone who wants to read it.

It is also possible, but not mandatory, to submit a print copy of your thesis to the Library for storage and preservation if you wish. We recommend submitting the print copy in cases where the electronic copy cannot be made openly available online in UCL Discovery, but you wish the print copy to be accessible to members of the Library.

Please refer to our guidance on how to deposit  for further information on the submission procedures.