Research at Canterbury Christ Church 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
18.5 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
4. Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience
26.8 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
5. Biological Sciences
19.5 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
18. Law
27.7 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
19. Politics and International Studies
14.8 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
23. Education
19.8 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
24. Sport and Exercise Sciences, Leisure and Tourism
19.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
27. English Language and Literature
8.5 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
28. History
16.3 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
31. Theology and Religious Studies
5.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
33. Music, Drama, Dance, Performing Arts, Film and Screen Studies
12.1 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
34. Communication, Cultural and Media Studies, Library and Information Management
16.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research