The RMIT theses collection consists of the research outcomes of RMIT Masters by research and Doctor of Philosophy candidates (including theses and dissertations), who have successfully completed their degree.

Coursework and minor theses generally are not kept in the Library. Contact the relevant School for these items.

Project-based research dissertations

At RMIT, a Masters by research or Doctor of Philosophy candidate undertaking project-based research submits a product or artefact(s) (or a record thereof) and a dissertation which outlines and defines the purpose and theoretical basis of the work. There may also be a recording of an oral presentation made by the candidate where required.

The RMIT Research Repository contains digital copies of RMIT Masters by research and Doctor of Philosopy degree outcomes. To find them:

1. Go to the RMIT Research Repository and select Advanced Search.
2. Enter your search terms, for example polymer*, limit your search results to Theses in the Publication Type field and click Search.
3. If you are searching for a dissertation, enter the word exegesis or disstertation in the All Fields search box, limit your search results to Theses in the Publication Type field and click Search.
4. If you wish to see all theses and exegeses from a specific RMIT School, enter keywords from the School's name in the School, Department or Centre field, then click Search.

To access pre-2006 RMIT theses/dissertations for research or study purposes, RMIT students or staff can submit a request for Document Delivery who will supply a copy of the work.

• Locate the thesis using LibrarySearch (NOTE: They will display a location of Bundoora Storage in LibrarySearch. )
• Record the title and call number
• Email your request for digitisation to libdoc@rmit.edu.au OR submit the request using the online Document Delivery request form

Note that conditions apply for requests from other institutions.

Please note also that there are a number of art-related theses in the RMIT Swanston Library Special Collection room. The LibrarySearch record will indicate Swanston Thesis Collection and the call number will include the THR prefix. Please enquire at the Swanston Library Service Desk.