University of Chester

Modern Languages MRes

University of ChesterExton Park, Chester

Course overview

This course will provide graduates with the opportunity to develop an independent, substantial piece of scholarly research in a field of Modern Languages and Language Area Studies. Students will be informed by, and contribute to, academic debates about the methods, approaches and practices that underpin the discipline.

Key highlights

  • Independent, substantial scholarly research project in Modern Languages
  • Research can focus on Language Area Studies
  • Engages with academic debates on disciplinary methods and approaches
  • Students contribute to debates on practices underpinning the discipline

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — Home Students 2:1 honours degree A good honours degree (usually a 2:1) or an equivalent qualification is required in any relevant discipline.
  • Additional condition: interview — Applicants will be required to produce a 300 to 500-word synopsis of the proposed research topic, and attend an interview with the Programme Leader and the proposed supervisor.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarship

  • International Alumni Scholarship

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

Careers this course leads to

  • Doctoral researcher
  • Translator
  • Interpreter
  • Modern languages teacher
  • Research assistant
  • Policy or cultural relations 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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