University of Chester

Gender Studies MRes

University of ChesterExton Park, Chester

Course overview

The two taught modules on this course aim to provide you with postgraduate-level research methodologies and skills, as well as highlighting contemporary debates on 'gender' as a broadly defined field. With expert guidance, for the third module you will produce a 28,000-word dissertation on a gender-related topic.

Key highlights

  • Two taught modules in postgraduate-level research methodologies and skills
  • Explores contemporary debates on gender as a broadly defined field
  • 28,000-word dissertation on a gender-related topic of your choice
  • Expert guidance and supervision throughout the dissertation module

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — to include any relevant discipline

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarship

  • International Alumni Scholarship

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

Careers this course leads to

  • Gender equality and diversity officer
  • Policy officer
  • Research assistant
  • Charity or NGO project officer
  • Community development worker
  • PhD researcher

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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