In addition, members of the group conduct research in psycholinguistics and developmental psychology, and there are projects that cut across or combine these interests. The armoury of research methods we use includes: behavioural testing of normal participants and neurological patients, EEG/ERP, fMRI, eye-tracking, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and psychophysiological measures. There are presently 17 PhD students working in the group.
Cognitive Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience at Exeter have enjoyed a period of growth and development at Exeter over the last few years.
New facilities have been developed for research in cognitive neuroscience, and the interface with clinical colleagues provides excellent opportunities for work with neurological patients.
Research has been supported by project grants and research studentships from BBSRC, ESRC, British Academy and the Wellcome Trust.
Publications, research interests and projects of individual staff members can be found on the members page.
Research centres
Two centres have been established in the Cognition Research Group.
Centre for Clinical Neuropsychology Research (CCNR)
The main aim of the CCNR is to support research to enhance clinical practice for survivors of brain injury. Find out more on the centre website.
Exeter Centre for Cognitive Neuroscience
The aim of the Exeter Centre for Cognitive Neuroscience is to bring together researchers from across the University of Exeter and south west region who share an interest in the brain systems underlying perception, action, cognition and consciousness. Find out more on the centre website.
Postgraduate programmes
- MSc in Psychological Research Methods (the choice of optional methods modules allows specialisation in Cognitive Psychology and Neuroscience)
- MPhil/PhD in Psychology
