Research at Birmingham City 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
3. Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy
16.4 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
4. Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience
31.7 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
11. Computer Science and Informatics
30.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
12. Engineering
16.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
13. Architecture, Built Environment and Planning
11.4 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
17. Business and Management Studies
23.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
18. Law
11.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
20. Social Work and Social Policy
13.2 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
21. Sociology
14.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
23. Education
14.7 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
27. English Language and Literature
15.2 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
32. Art and Design: History, Practice and Theory
32.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
33. Music, Drama, Dance, Performing Arts, Film and Screen Studies
29.7 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
34. Communication, Cultural and Media Studies, Library and Information Management
31.2 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research