Research quality
How research at University of Chester 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
3. Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy
34.1 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
67% world-class
4. Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience
19.8 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
40% world-class
5. Biological Sciences
15.3 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
25% world-class
8. Chemistry
12.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
44% world-class
10. Mathematical Sciences
6.5 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
51% world-class
11. Computer Science and Informatics
7.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
44% world-class
12. Engineering
14.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
48% world-class
14. Geography and Environmental Studies
11.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
29% world-class
15. Archaeology
6.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
54% world-class
17. Business and Management Studies
18.5 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
44% world-class
20. Social Work and Social Policy
19.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
39% world-class
23. Education
7.5 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
38% world-class
24. Sport and Exercise Sciences, Leisure and Tourism
12.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
51% world-class
25. Area Studies
7.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
56% world-class
27. English Language and Literature
19.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
67% world-class
28. History
11.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
58% world-class
31. Theology and Religious Studies
14.5 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
88% world-class
32. Art and Design: History, Practice and Theory
9.1 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
69% world-class
33. Music, Drama, Dance, Performing Arts, Film and Screen Studies
10.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
42% world-class
Source: REF 2021 results