Research at Bath Spa University
REF 2021 quality profile, funded projects, and leading researchers.
Annual publications
REF 2021 quality profile
REF 2021 is the UK's official assessment of university research quality. 4★ research is world-leading; 1★ research is recognised nationally.
Percentage of research at each quality tier, broken down by subject area (Unit of Assessment).
- 4★ World-leading
- 3★ Internationally excellent
- 2★ Internationally recognised
- 1★ Nationally recognised
- Unclassified
4. Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience
18.5 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
14. Geography and Environmental Studies
9.2 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
17. Business and Management Studies
12.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
23. Education
26.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
27. English Language and Literature
32.4 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
28. History
11.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
32. Art and Design: History, Practice and Theory
25.4 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
33. Music, Drama, Dance, Performing Arts, Film and Screen Studies
23.3 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
34. Communication, Cultural and Media Studies, Library and Information Management
14.3 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research