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University of Chester

Research at University of Chester

REF 2021 quality profile, funded projects, and leading researchers.

Publications
8,896
Source: OpenAlex
Citations
275,547
h-index
162

Annual publications

2012 103 2026

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

34.1 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

4. Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience

19.8 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

5. Biological Sciences

15.3 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

8. Chemistry

12.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

10. Mathematical Sciences

6.5 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

11. Computer Science and Informatics

7.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

12. Engineering

14.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

14. Geography and Environmental Studies

11.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

15. Archaeology

6.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

17. Business and Management Studies

18.5 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

20. Social Work and Social Policy

19.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

23. Education

7.5 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

24. Sport and Exercise Sciences, Leisure and Tourism

12.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

25. Area Studies

7.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

27. English Language and Literature

19.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

28. History

11.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

31. Theology and Religious Studies

14.5 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

32. Art and Design: History, Practice and Theory

9.1 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

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

10.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research