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University of Plymouth

Research at University of Plymouth

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

Publications
36,538
Source: OpenAlex
Citations
2,055,658
h-index
432

Annual publications

2012 464 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

1. Clinical Medicine

24.2 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

3. Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy

48.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

4. Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience

42.5 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

6. Agriculture, Food and Veterinary Sciences

19.8 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

7. Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences

61.5 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

10. Mathematical Sciences

22.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

11. Computer Science and Informatics

14.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

12. Engineering

34.3 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

13. Architecture, Built Environment and Planning

13.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

14. Geography and Environmental Studies

27.2 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

17. Business and Management Studies

31.5 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

18. Law

15.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

20. Social Work and Social Policy

14.8 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

23. Education

25.1 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

27. English Language and Literature

13.5 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

28. History

11.5 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

32. Art and Design: History, Practice and Theory

14.3 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research

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

7.2 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research