University of Chester

Arts and Media MRes

University of ChesterCreative Campus, Kingsway, Chester

Course overview

The MRes in Arts and Media is a cross-departmental postgraduate research degree in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. It offers an exciting opportunity to undertake research within the disciplines of art and design, performing arts and media. This can be accomplished either through practice-led projects or more traditional text-based approaches.

Key highlights

  • Cross-departmental research degree spanning arts, humanities and social sciences
  • Research across art and design, performing arts and media
  • Choose practice-led projects or traditional text-based research approaches

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — Home Students 2:1 honours degree Applicants will normally have a 2:1 honours degree (minimum) in a discipline related to arts and media, or an initial degree in another subject, plus evidence of certificated learning in…

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarship

  • International Alumni Scholarship

    Discount is for students advancing from Bachelor’s to Master’s level.

Careers this course leads to

  • Academic researcher
  • PhD candidate
  • Arts project manager
  • Media researcher
  • Practising artist or designer
  • Arts and heritage officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: TBC per year for a full-time course (2026/27) — More on UK fees

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Chester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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