In each of the UK Research Assessment Exercises to date, the School has been ranked among the very best in the UK. The latest Assessment was in 2008 and we maintained our very strong position. Highlights include:

• St. Andrews remains the top psychology department in Scotland
• St. Andrews is ranked 7^th out of 76 Psychology departments in the UK
• 100% of our overall returns are ranked at 'international' level
• 100% of our lecturing staff were included
• We are one of only five departments to meet the criteria which would have led to the award of the top 5* rating in 2001

In addition to the School's research groups listed below, researchers are also involved in institutes, centres and research partnerships with many others, nationally, and internationally. We have a thriving postgraduate community, and research fellowships and vacation scholarships are regularly provided from the research councils and through internal University funding. Our research facilities have recently been refurbished to a very high standard and weekly research seminars are held during University terms.

If you are interested in participating in ongoing studies within the School please join our Research Participation System. Research within the School is carried out in compliance with the appropriate ethical bodies, UTREC and AWEC. Animals in Research outlines the procedure for submitting a proposal for animal research. The School follows the BPS code of ethics and conduct.

		Perception				Human Cognition				Social Psychology

Origins of Mind				Behavioural Neuroscience				Applied, Clinical & Health Psychology