Research quality

How research at Leeds Trinity University was rated in the REF 2021 — the UK's official assessment of university research quality.

4★ research is world-leading; 3★ is internationally excellent; 2★ is internationally recognised; 1★ is nationally recognised. Each bar shows the 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

10.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

22% world-class

23. Education

9.8 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

23% world-class

24. Sport and Exercise Sciences, Leisure and Tourism

8.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

45% world-class

27. English Language and Literature

9.2 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

73% world-class

31. Theology and Religious Studies

3.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

8% world-class

33. Music, Drama, Dance, Performing Arts, Film and Screen Studies

3.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

24% world-class

Source: REF 2021 results