Research at York St John University
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
17.4 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
4. Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience
14.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
14. Geography and Environmental Studies
7.2 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
17. Business and Management Studies
11.5 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
21. Sociology
14.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
23. Education
10.5 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
24. Sport and Exercise Sciences, Leisure and Tourism
13.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
26. Modern Languages and Linguistics
11.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
27. English Language and Literature
17.7 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
28. History
9.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
31. Theology and Religious Studies
6.2 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
32. Art and Design: History, Practice and Theory
11.1 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
33. Music, Drama, Dance, Performing Arts, Film and Screen Studies
16.8 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research