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Language and Linguistic Science at York #1 in Research Excellence Framework

Posted on 13 May 2022

#REF2021 #REFResults

The research conducted in our department has been ranked as the best in the country by the Times Higher Education (THE), based on the results of the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF) #REF2021 #REFResults. We are proud to report the highest overall score of all linguistics departments in the UK, and the highest proportion (96%) of our submission rated as world-leading or internationally excellent. 100% of our research impact was rated 4* - REF’s highest rating.

To find out more about the outstanding quality of our research:
Our Research - Language and Linguistic Science

The University of York has been ranked in the top 10 in the UK for the quality of its research, according to a prestigious league table. York has risen from 14th in 2014 to joint 10th in the REF 2021.