University of Chester

Master in Gender Studies MRes

Chester, United Kingdom Taught in English Open to international students

Why students choose this program

  • Taught in English
  • No application fee

Introduction

The University of Chester, established in 1839 and located in the historic city of Chester in the United Kingdom, combines long-standing educational traditions with modern student services. With a student community of about 17,417, the university offers a supportive atmosphere and a strong focus on teaching quality, employability and personal development. Chester’s compact city centre and rich cultural heritage make it a pleasant place for international students to live, study and explore British history.

Chester’s academic provision spans a broad range of disciplines and balances theoretical study with practical experience, placements and community engagement. The university places emphasis on small-group learning, student support services and professional skills development to help learners transition into careers or further study. International students can access language support, academic workshops and dedicated advisors who assist with course planning and integration into campus life.

Student life in Chester blends academic focus with opportunities for extracurricular involvement, from clubs and societies to volunteering and local partnerships. The university helps students with accommodation advice, welfare services and career guidance, and the city’s manageable size supports easy travel and a comfortable student lifestyle. Prospective international applicants should review entry criteria, explore scholarship options and reach out to the international team early to organise visas and pre-arrival information. The University of Chester is a strong choice for students seeking a personalized university experience in a historic UK city.

About the Program

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. The University of Chester’s Institute of Gender Studies is an exciting research hub for students and staff, and regular seminars also involve the wider community, as well as international speakers. While studying for an MRes in Gender Studies, you will be working with leading researchers who have taught and published extensively in the field. Our course will encourage you to develop an interdisciplinary and intersectional approach to your studies, finding connections between, for example, English, Sociology, Media Studies, or Religious Studies. The extended dissertation will allow contact time to be largely directed by you, as you explore in depth a topic of particular interest to you.

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