Thousands of dissertations are held at the National Library of Wales. They contain a wealth of information on a wide range of subjects such as literature, history, geography, engineering and medicine, which could be of interest to researchers of all kinds.

University of Wales dissertations
The largest collection by far comprises the dissertations of the colleges of the University of Wales, being copies deposited at the National Library by the University Registry. The earliest of these was written in 1900. They are listed in typescript volumes which can be found in the Manuscripts and Records Catalogue Room. Dissertations received by the Library since 1985 are the only ones currently recorded on CAIRS:web. Despite the abundance of this collection, it should be noted that the Library has NOT received a copy of EVERY University of Wales dissertation.

University of Wales miscellaneous dissertations
It should be noted that a collection of over a hundred and fifty miscellaneous University of Wales dissertations (Misc. Theses), 1986-1996, is also available. These were dissertations not included in the University's Pass Lists. All of them are recorded on CAIRS:web.

University of Glamorgan dissertations
The Library has only a small selection of University of Glamorgan dissertations written between 1995 and 1998. Records of those received since 1999 are included in the CAIRS database.

Dissertations of other universities
A number of higher degree dissertations of Welsh interest from universities outside Wales can also be found here. These volumes are located within various manuscript series, such as NLW Manuscripts, NLW ex, and NLW Facsimiles. databasesin the Manuscripts and Records Catalogue Room, and all of them are recorded on CAIRS:web.

Dissertations within archives
Finally, the occasional dissertation can be found among the archives held by this Department, by searching under 'Schedules' in ISYS:web and in the ISYS databases.

This is a catalogue of dissertations held by this Library. The original dissertations are not reproduced on the Web. Researchers must visit the Library to consult them. The catalogue currently comprises approximately 25,000 records.

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