Find a Thesis on a Topic
Use the Library catalogue keyword search. Include the words Murdoch University theses and a topic keyword.
For example: If you search for Murdoch University theses sustainability, you will find a range of theses on this topic.
Finding PhD, MPhil and Professional Doctorate Theses
To find a list of all PhD, MPhil and Professional doctorate theses:
- Search the Catalogue by Title
- Enter Murdoch University theses [Name of award] For example: Murdoch University theses PhD
Second copies of theses submitted prior to 2002 are held in the general collection. These are available for loan.
NOTICE: As part of our response to COVID-19, we are not able to offer the In Store Requesting service.
From 2003 most theses are also available electronically. Digital copies are available via the Murdoch Research Repository:
- You can search for theses
- You can browse by publication type (theses)
Finding Honours Theses
To find a list of all Honours theses:
- Search the Catalogue by Title
- Enter Murdoch University theses [Program of Study] For example: Murdoch University theses Biological Sciences honours
Accessing a Thesis
Most graduate research thesis published prior to 2017 have two entries in the library catalogue, simply click on Murdoch Research Repository to access the online copy:
If there is only one print version of a thesis, please request a thesis from Special Collections by clicking on the In Store Request link in the Catalogue record or by submitting an In Store - Special Collection Item Request form.
NOTICE: As part of our response to COVID-19, we are not able to offer the In Store Requesting service.
Please note: print theses from the Special Collections can only be used in the Library.