Research at University of Salford
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
79.7 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
7. Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences
24.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
11. Computer Science and Informatics
16.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
12. Engineering
34.8 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
13. Architecture, Built Environment and Planning
42.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
17. Business and Management Studies
13.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
20. Social Work and Social Policy
18.5 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
25. Area Studies
12.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
27. English Language and Literature
15.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
33. Music, Drama, Dance, Performing Arts, Film and Screen Studies
15.7 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
34. Communication, Cultural and Media Studies, Library and Information Management
19.2 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research