Research at Leeds Beckett 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
29.2 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
4. Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience
31.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
11. Computer Science and Informatics
10.8 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
13. Architecture, Built Environment and Planning
33.7 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
17. Business and Management Studies
34.3 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
18. Law
9.5 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
19. Politics and International Studies
10.8 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
20. Social Work and Social Policy
23.2 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
23. Education
16.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
24. Sport and Exercise Sciences, Leisure and Tourism
69.7 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
27. English Language and Literature
13.5 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
28. History
11.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
32. Art and Design: History, Practice and Theory
23.8 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
33. Music, Drama, Dance, Performing Arts, Film and Screen Studies
26.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
34. Communication, Cultural and Media Studies, Library and Information Management
9.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research