We are a research-intensive unit with a vibrant research culture within and across the disciplines above, along with collaborations with a wide range of external partners. REF2021 saw us being ranked alongside leading UK research-intensive university and conservatoire departments. We were placed joint first in the UK for research impact, in addition to our research environment being recognised as 100% ‘world-leading’ and ‘internationally excellent’, with more than half of our publications and practice-based outputs rated within these top two categories. Our collaborative grouping of music, drama, filmscreen and heritage contributes to a vibrant research culture which encompasses both theory and practice, as well as interdisciplinary opportunities.

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