Theses

All research postgraduate students are required to supply one electronic copy of their thesis. This site provides full details of the process. The sections below provide details on what you need to do and the various aspects of the process you need to consider. Please read through each section before following the instructions under Depositing your thesis.

If you need help with any aspect of the process please e-mail theses@gla.ac.uk.

Please note separate regulations apply to Glasgow School of Art students who are required to submit one print and one electronic copy of their thesis to the Glasgow School of Art. Please email radar@gsa.ac.uk for further information.

Theses

All research postgraduate students are required to deposit one electronic copy of their thesis. This site provides full details of the process. The sections below provide details on what you need to do and the various aspects of the process you need to consider. Please read through each section before following the instructions under Depositing your thesis.

If you need help with any aspect of the process please e-mail theses@gla.ac.uk.

  • Use the University file transfer service; https://transfer.gla.ac.uk/ to send us your thesis access declaration form (if you have it, and if it's signed off by you and your supervisor) and the final electronic version (post viva and corrections).
  • If an embargo is in place we will take that information from the access declaration form. Send to: Enlighten: Theses and use the theses@glasgow.ac.uk address.
  • We will then notify the Graduate School office that we have everything we need for you, they will attend to your letter of award.
  • The team here will create a record for you. 

It is no longer a requirement to deposit a hardbound copy of the thesis. The award will no longer be contingent on provision of a physical copy - electronic receipt  of the final version of the thesis will be considered sufficient for award of the degree. You will receive instructions regarding this when it has been confirmed by the examiners that any corrections have been addressed.

It may however be appropriate to deposit a hardbound copy for some theses, e.g. a commentary to accompany a portfolio of physical items.

Including copyright material

Details of what you need to do if you are including 3rd party copyright material in your thesis or if you wish to include work you yourself have published in your thesis, e.g. journal articles.

Restricting Access

Information on the options for restricting access to your thesis for a limited period of time.

Formatting your Thesis

Details of how to convert your thesis to PDF and other information relating to format, including production of the print version of your thesis.

Depositing your Thesis

How to deposit your thesis in the online repository.

Help and Advice

FAQs and contact details for further information and guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions

A summary of commonly asked questions relating to electronic theses.

For Staff

RDM

Information on Research Data Management.

Digitisation

Information about our ongoing work to digitise theses held by the university