Theses
The Library receives a print copy of every Doctoral and Masters by Research thesis, which you can find by searching SOLAR.
e-theses
We also have a small but growing collection of full-text Electronic Theses on USIR.
If you are currently undertaking a Research Degree we would welcome a copy of your completed thesis on USIR. You should deposit the final passed version of your thesis, with all corrections included and permission obtained for any 3rd party copyrighted material you might have used.
If you are nearing completion of your degree and would like help putting your thesis in USIR please contact the Academic Support Librarian for Research.
Finding Theses
See Finding Theses [pdf] for advice about finding theses from the University of Salford, and other universities both in the UK and worldwide.
Writing a thesis
The following titles may be of interest.
- See the University's Code of Practice for the Conduct of Postgraduate Research Degrees [pdf] for guidelines for thesis submission.
- See the Study Skills site for advice about writing a postgraduate dissertation, as well as other academic writing skills.
- Writing Research Theses or Dissertations – a very clear and useful guide from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials.
- Literature Reviews – The University Library at the University of Melbourne has a comprehensive guide to undertaking a literature review.
Theses in Progress
There is no single listing of theses currently being researched and written, but some useful sites to try are:
- phdData.org : Doctoral Dissertations in Progress – a developing website which provides information about theses in progress in all subject areas, from around the world. The site allows you to register details of your own thesis, and contact other researchers.
- Doctoral Dissertations in Musicology – details on theses in progress, and completed theses, in musicology from around the world.
- Theses in Progress in Commonwealth Studies - an annual listing of MPhil and PhD research in Commonwealth studies being carried out at UK universities.
- History On-Line: Theses – details on history theses in progress for the current year, plus completed theses from past years, being undertaken in UK universities.