We have active programmes of research in many fascinating areas of human and animal behaviour, specialising in visual perception, social psychology, organisational psychology, environmental psychology, economic and consumer psychology, psychopathology, human cognition, cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology, and animal behaviour.

Research groups

We are ranked 11th in the UK for world leading research2. Each year we attract around £1.3 million in external research funding and our research findings are published in around 120 publications, including books and scientific articles. Our School has a thriving research community in many diverse areas of Psychology.

The School will often be able to provide for interests outside of those listed above. Please visit the staff listing and the School news page which will give you an idea of research areas and projects of staff here at Exeter.

1RAE 2008 based on percentage of research categorised as 4* (world leading)