Research at Brunel University of London
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
72.8 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
4. Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience
34.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
7. Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences
16.4 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
10. Mathematical Sciences
26.4 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
11. Computer Science and Informatics
37.3 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
12. Engineering
152.8 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
16. Economics and Econometrics
37.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
17. Business and Management Studies
72.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
18. Law
38.5 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
19. Politics and International Studies
27.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
21. Sociology
19.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
22. Anthropology and Development Studies
11.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
23. Education
18.2 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
24. Sport and Exercise Sciences, Leisure and Tourism
26.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
27. English Language and Literature
22.5 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
33. Music, Drama, Dance, Performing Arts, Film and Screen Studies
26.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research