The Library Collection includes:

• UniSA theses
• non-UniSA theses individually purchased
• theses subscribed to via databases

You can access the Library Collection via the link below:

To find UniSA theses:

1. Search for the exact title or keywords on your topic. Select the search icon
   

2. Under Refine my results, expand the Resource Type option and select: Theses
     

3. Expand the Collection option and select: UniSA PhD & Master theses, UniSA Theses, and University Publications Collection (this collection contains a mix of print and digital theses). Click Apply Filters
      

The following databases are useful places to start your search:

To find Australian theses:

Click on Advanced Search and select Research & Reports from the drop-down menu

1. Enter your search keywords.
   
    
2. Select the option Australian content. Select Search
   
    
3. Refine your results to Format: Thesis (right). You can also select Access: Online
   (You can also select Free access to view theses without access restrictions)
4. Select the title to open the record
5. Select Read to view 

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If the item is not freely available, you may be able to request it via the interlibrary loan service
 

To find international theses:

There are several sources for these. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses is one major source - you can do a title or keyword search. Others are available via Google Scholar and a range of other sources, many of which are listed in the UniSA Databases by Category: Theses list.

ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global example:

1. Select Advance Search
2. In the first line type in "fine arts" and select All subjects & indexing-SU (drop down box on right)
3. In the second line type in: MFA and select Degree-DG. This stands for Master of Fine Arts, the highest qualification in the US
    
4. Select Search

Trove search example:

1. Click on Advanced Search and select Research & Reports from the drop-down menu
2. In the keyword field type: exegesis
3. Select Search
4. Limit your results to Format: Thesis (right)

You may discover a thesis you want to read via a recommendation from your supervisor, a citation in an article or book, or from searching.

If the full text is not available online, you can submit an interlibrary loan via the Resource Sharing Request form.

Add in as much information as possible, under the heading of 'Book'. UniSA Library will then try to obtain either a physical or digital copy for you.

For examples of research proposals please contact your relevant Academic Unit.