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Finding Theses

Theses Submitted After 1990

Most theses are recorded on the Library Catalogue. You can search using the following basic search option:

  • In the 'Search' box, enter 'galway theses' and add the name of, or part of the name of, the discipline, course, or keyword, eg 'history' (for example 'galway theses history')
    Theses submitted after 1990
  • This example retrieves theses completed within the discipline of History
  • Results may be refined by selecting options on the left hand side of the screen

Theses Submitted Before 1990

Theses have records on the Library catalogue, but some are recorded only in a card catalogue which is located in the Library basement. Please email Library staff at library@universityofgalway.ie for assistance with any queries.

Search for Online Taught Course Theses only

  • In the 'Search' box, enter 'taught theses' and add the name of the course, or part of, eg 'management' (for example 'taught theses management')
    taught thesis example
  • This example retrieves taught theses completed within courses which have the term 'management' in the course name
  • Results may be refined by selecting options on the left hand side of the screen