RAE 2008 Results
High ranking confirmed by 2008 RAE
- Percentage of our research rated 4*: 35%
- Grade Point Average: 2.95
- UK rank position on 4* research: 2nd
The School is celebrating an outstanding performance in the 2008 RAE. It was ranked second in the country in terms of research that was considered 'world-leading' (4*).
A GPA of 2.95 reinforces our position as one of the premier institutions in the country for the study of Social Policy and Sociology. 35% of research submitted for the RAE was rated as world-leading (4*), with a further 30% being rated as internationally excellent (3*).
More detailed results
You can find more extensive results for the School of Sociology and Social Policy and other Schools within the University of Leeds at the University RAE Results page.
The RAE Ratings Explained
4*: Quality that is world-leading in terms of originality, significance and rigour.
3*: Quality that is internationally excellent in terms of originality, significance and rigour but which nonetheless falls short of the highest standards of excellence.
2*: Quality that is recognised internationally in terms of originality, significance and rigour.
1*: Quality that is recognised nationally in terms of originality, significance and rigour.
Grade Point Average
The grade point average represents the average rating for all of our research assessed in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise.