UK PhD theses are now available to search, order and download using the British Library ’s Electronic Thesis Online Service (EThOS). A list of participating institutions is available here
You do not need to register or login to search the database, but if you want to order material you will need to register and create a username and password.
Some theses are available to download immediately. Where a thesis has not been digitized, users can expect a delay of approximately ten working days before it is available electronically.
Most theses are available free of charge to the end user as the majority of institutions participating in EThOS have agreed to pay for digitisation of their theses in support of the Open Access initiative. However, some institutions may not have the budget to fund the digitisation and have set charges which appear on EThOS.
If the thesis you want does not appear on EThOS you can complete a request form . Please remember to check that the thesis you require is from a participating institution and that it is listed on that university’s library catalogue before you complete the form. Links to UK higher education library catalogues are available here .
If a you want to consult a thesis from a university that is not participating in EthOS please contact Jane Bramley or Jeanette Machin for advice.
