Overview

Why study this course with us?

We provide a supportive environment for the design and production of your research dissertation. The University of Chester 's Modern Languages (MRes) comprises two key elements: a double core module focusing on research methodology (40 credits) and an extended dissertation (140 credits). The Research Dissertation module is divided into three stages, during which you will work closely with your dissertation supervisor exploring, firstly, the existing literature on your topic; secondly, planning your research project; and finally, writing up your dissertation.

You will choose the topic of your dissertation in consultation with your supervisor and it will reflect your own research interests and the Department's research specialisms.

The Department offers supervision in a range of Modern Languages and Area Studies topics. We have particular strengths in postcolonial, political, literary and cultural studies in Europe and the francophone, Hispanic, German and Chinese-speaking worlds.

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.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mandarin Chinese Beginners

Chinese
Chinese Culture and History
Structures of English
European Studies
Translated Literature
French in Context
German in Context
German
Visual Cultures
Cultural History and Film
Portuguese
Spanish in Context
Spanish in Context (Beginners)
Spanish
Mandarin Chinese Intermediate
Contemporary Spain
Extended Translation from French
French Special Study
France and Belgium in Contemporary Cinema
Translation Techniques and Application (German)
German Language and Society
Extended Translation from German
German Special Study
Visual Cultures Research Project
Translation Techniques and Application (Spanish)
Advanced Spanish and Hispanic Studies
Business Spanish.

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

91

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

91

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

A good honours degree (usually a 2:1) or an equivalent qualification is required in any relevant discipline.

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.

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Tuition Fees

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14644 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

4712 GBP / year

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Living costs

Chester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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