Study Storytelling MRes

Course Highlights

The MRes will give you a detailed critical understanding of the study of stories, storytelling and narrative in English. You will explore a wide range of approaches to storytelling, learning about topics such as folklore, podcasting and story mapping.

We offer expertise in a variety of writers and eras – including in the practice of creative writing and in a wide range of literary specialisms – which will facilitate your exploration of your own interests in particular forms of narrative and storytelling.

You will have the opportunity to engage with lecturers from a range of subject areas, making this an interdisciplinary course. And through connections with external organisations within Chester, you will develop an awareness of the many and varied ways in which storytelling can be understood and encountered. We also recognise the importance of pastoral support and offer a supportive environment in which to learn and study.

Course Modules

Learning Structure

Teaching

• Teaching will take place at both the Chester’s Exton Park learning site and other locations depending on the student project. It will be delivered through lectures, seminars and one-to-one supervision with an academic and/or an external practitioner.
• Regular supervision between students and academics, the MRes in Storytelling will also require substantial independent study.

Assessment

• Assessment may include a range of written types of coursework, including annotated bibliographies, essays, reports, reviews, and oral presentations, though assessment types can change.
• You will also write a final 28,000-word dissertation on a topic of your own choice.

Entry Requirements

• 4-year Bachelor's degree in either English Literature and Creative Writing or Creative Writing discipline with CGPA 3.00 or 65% of marks (or above) from recognised institution.

  CGPA 2.75 is acceptable of the following universities:

  1. North South University (NSU)
  2. BRAC University
  3. Independent University Bangladesh (IUB)
  4. American International University Bangladesh (AIUB)
  5. Asian University for Women (AUW)
  6. Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP)
• A 2:1 or above honours degree in either English Literature and Creative Writing or Creative Writing discipline.

English Language Requirements

IELTS Academic

Overall 6.5

With minimum 5.5 in each components

TOEFL iBT

Overall 91

Minimum in Listening: 19, Reading: 20, Speaking: 21, Writing: 20

PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic

Overall 65

With minimum 59 in each components

LanguageCert Academic

Overall 70

With minimum 60 in each bands

OIETC (Oxford International English Test Centre)

Overall C1 / 7

With minimum B2 / 5 in each bands

Study Gaps

Applicants with 10 years or longer gaps in study are required to provide evidence demonstrating activities during this period and why returning to education is beneficial to their career.