Research at University of South Wales
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
23.2 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
7. Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences
13.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
10. Mathematical Sciences
9.3 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
11. Computer Science and Informatics
13.7 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
12. Engineering
29.3 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
17. Business and Management Studies
20.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
20. Social Work and Social Policy
20.3 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
24. Sport and Exercise Sciences, Leisure and Tourism
9.4 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
27. English Language and Literature
7.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
28. History
7.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
33. Music, Drama, Dance, Performing Arts, Film and Screen Studies
41.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research