The Master of Research (MRes) in English at the University of Chester is an advanced postgraduate course designed for students who wish to undertake independent research and critical analysis in the field of English studies. The course helps to develop valuable research skills and improve analytical thinking. Possible research areas could include Literature, Drama, or Creative Writing, amongst others. Students are required to present an extended thesis, which is the result of their in-depth research over the duration of the course. This program is suitable for those who wish to pursue further research and study, such as a PhD, in the future, or for those who simply seek to deepen their knowledge in their chosen field of English.

The University of Chester is a public university located in Chester, England. The university originated as the first purpose-built teacher training college in the UK. As a university, it now occupies five campus sites in and around Chester, one in Warrington, and a University Centre in Shrewsbury. It offers a range of foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as undertaking academic research. The university is a member of AACSB, the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Cathedrals Group, the North West Universities Association and Universities UK. It holds the Silver Award in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).The University of Chester is the fifth oldest higher education establishment in England, with only the universities of Oxford, Cambridge, Durham and London predating it.