Theses & Dissertations
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DCU Research Theses (Research Masters and PhD)
The Library receives print and electronic copies of all DCU Research Masters and PhD theses. Theses from 1985 are available in full online via DORAS, DCU's Open Access Institutional Repository.
Print Dissertations
The Library receives selected print copies of taught postgraduate dissertations and are listed in Library Search.
How do I search for print dissertations?
- Go to Library Search.
- Click on Advanced Search.
- Select the DCU Dissertations & Theses filter (this will limit your search to dissertations and theses).
- Enter a keyword, title, authour or the full course name (e.g. MSc in Human Resource Management), in the search box beside the Any Field option.
- Click Search.
- To refine the results to print dissertations only, select Physical Resources filter on the left hand side.
- Tip: for the latest dissertations, select Date-newest from the Sort By filter.
Note: It is at the discretion of each School if any dissertations are to be received by the library for any particular degree program/year.
Where can I find print dissertations?
Note: Print dissertations are shelved in alphabetical order according to the author’s surname and are for library consultation only.
| Library | Year range | Location |
| Cregan | 2011 - current | 2nd Floor |
| Pre 2011 | Library help desk | |
| O'Reilly | 2014 - current | Ground Floor |
| 2003 - 2013 | Library help desk | |
| Pre 2003 | Request Collection (request via record in Library Search) |
Online Dissertations
A limited selection of 2018|2019|2020 dissertations from taught postgraduate courses are available online as Ebooks and can be requested to view through Library Search.
How do I search for online dissertations?
- Search Library Search.
- Click on Advanced Search.
- Select the DCU Dissertations & Theses filter (this will limit your search to dissertations and theses).
- Enter a keyword, title, authour or the full course name (e.g. MSc in Investment, Treasury & Banking), in the search box beside the Any Field option.
- Click Search.
- To refine the results to online dissertations only, select Online Resources filter on the left hand side and search by Publication Date, choosing year range 2019 - 2020. Click Refine.
- Click on the title record and click on view full text. You will then be prompted to request access from google drive. Access will be approved by library staff, Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.
The Library holds a small collection of undergraduate dissertations in print specific to BSc Multimedia in the School of Communications only. This collection is available on the ground floor in O’Reilly Library and can be consulted inside the library only.
These dissertations are identifiable with a yellow tag and are shelved according to year. A list of all titles are available upon request from library help desk staff.
Year range: 2012 - 2019
Other Theses Resources
Dissertation Abstracts is the largest single source of information about doctoral dissertations and master's theses available.
There are 2 separate databases available:
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ProQuest Dissertations & Theses A&I is the most comprehensive collection of dissertations and theses from around the world, spanning from 1743 to the present day
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Dissertations & Theses @ Dublin City University produced by students at Dublin City University
Links to full-text where this is available on local repositories.
WorldCat searches the catalogues of more than 10,000 libraries worldwide. To search for theses only go to Advanced Search and select Thesis/Dissertations from the Format drop-down box.
Try doing a Google search if you are looking for a specific thesis or dissertation.