Research at University of Westminster, London
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
51.2 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
4. Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience
19.8 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
11. Computer Science and Informatics
21.4 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
13. Architecture, Built Environment and Planning
63.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
17. Business and Management Studies
47.4 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
18. Law
31.9 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
19. Politics and International Studies
21.8 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
20. Social Work and Social Policy
18.5 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
26. Modern Languages and Linguistics
21.9 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
27. English Language and Literature
28.8 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
28. History
8.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
32. Art and Design: History, Practice and Theory
33.3 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
34. Communication, Cultural and Media Studies, Library and Information Management
24.9 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research