Enhance Your Membership

Division of Academics, Researchers and Teachers in Psychology (DARTP)

There are several routes to Full membership of the DARTP, which must be assessed and verified through application and include:

• Completion of a non-accredited research PhD identifiable as being based in psychology post-GBC
• A minimum of 5-years’ experience as a teacher of psychology post-GBC
• Considerable, identifiable experience as a researcher in psychology post-GBC
• Completion of a non-accredited research PhD identifiable as being based in psychology, followed by a minimum of 5-years’ experience working in a university psychology department (GBC not required)

Division of Clinical Psychology (DCP)

To be eligible for Full Membership of the DCP new applicants must have completed a society-accredited Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy).

Division of Counselling Psychology (DCoP)

To be eligible for Full Membership of the DCOP new applicants must have EITHER:

• Completed a society-accredited Doctorate in Counselling Psychology
• OR, completed the society’s Qualification in Counselling Psychology (QCOP)

Division of Educational Psychology (DECP)

To be eligible for Full Membership of the DECP new applicants must have completed a society accredited Doctorate in Educational Psychology.

Division of Forensice Psychology (DFP)

To be eligible for Full Membership of the DFP new applicants must have EITHER:

• Completed an accredited MSc in Forensic Psychology followed by the society’s Qualification in Forensic Psychology (Stage 2)
• OR, completed a society-accredited Doctorate in Forensic Psychology

Division of Health Psychology (DHP)

To be eligible for Full Membership of the DHP new applicants must have EITHER:

• Completed an accredited MSc in Health Psychology followed by the society’s Qualification in Health Psychology (Stage 2)
• OR, completed a society-accredited Doctorate in Health Psychology
• OR, completed of a non-accredited research PhD identifiable as being based in Health Psychology post-GBC

Division of Neuropsychology (DoN)

To be eligible for Full Membership of the DON new applicants must have EITHER:

• Gained HCPC Registration as a Clinical or Educational Psychologist & completed the society’s Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology - QiCN (this route allows Members to join the SRCN)
• OR, qualified as a Chartered Psychologist and subsequently gained a minimum of 2-years’ experience working in the field of neuropsychology

Division of Occupational Psychology (DOP)

To be eligible for Full Membership of the DOP new applicants must have EITHER:

• Completed an accredited MSc in Occupational Psychology followed by the society’s Qualification in Occupational Psychology (Stage 2)
• OR, completed of a non-accredited research PhD identifiable as being based in Occupational Psychology post-GBC

Division of Sport & Exercise Psychology (DSEP)

To be eligible for Full Membership of the DSEP new applicants must have EITHER:

• Completed an accredited MSc in Sport & Exercise Psychology followed by the society’s Qualification in Sport & Exercise  Psychology (Stage 2)
• OR, completed a society-accredited Doctorate in Sport & Exercise Psychology
• OR, completed of a non-accredited research PhD identifiable as being based in Sport & Exercise Psychology post-GBC

Scottish Division of Educational Psychology (SDEP)

To be eligible for Full Membership of the SDEP new applicants must have completed an accredited MSc in Educational Psychology at a Scottish university, followed by the society’s Qualification in Educational Psychology (Scotland).

In-Training Divisional Membership

Any psychologists enrolled on one of the accredited-training routes noted above are eligible for In-training membership of that particular Division (excluding DON & DARTP). 

Any psychologist undertaking a research PhD in psychology can apply for in-training membership of the DARTP.

There is no in-training membership grade in the DON.

For members who have completed society accredited postgraduate professional training.

• Application for Division Membership - Full (2021)

• Application for Division Membership - Research (2021)

• Application for Division Membership - Teaching (2021)

For those who hold, or wish to appy for, the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), and are enrolled on society-accredited postgraduate professional training.

• Application for Division Membership - In-Training (2021)

For members who are not eligible for full or in-training divisional membership.

• Application for General Membership of a Division or Member Network (2020)

Both the Division of Clinical Psychology and the Division of Neuropsychology also have specific faculties which are open to members of the main division.

For further information on the existing faculties please visit their webpages.

To apply for faculty membership please download and complete the application form below:

• Application for Faculty Membership (2020)

To apply to join one of our existing sections or special groups please download and complete the application form below:

• Application for Section or Special Group Membership (2020)

You are able to amend your address and contact details by following the instructions below:

1. Sign into the Members Area
2. Click on Address and Contact
3. Click 'Edit' for the details you’d like to update

In order to change your name/title, we will need to see a copy of your change of name document/certificate.

Once we have received your document we will update your information and a new membership card will be printed for you reflecting the change. 

Please email, stating your membership number, to [email protected]

We can only provide confirmation that you have the GBC if you’re a current Graduate member.

If you’re not a member, to obtain confirmation of GBC from the society you’ll need to apply for Graduate Membership so we can assess your qualification(s) and determine eligibility.  

The GBC is a society standard in psychology. It demonstrates attainment of knowledge of core psychology subjects at a standard not less than a UK Bachelor Honours Lower Second Class Honours level.

The GBC provides a basis for progression to society-accredited postgraduate professional training in psychology for training to become a Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol).

Our current rates of subscription and membership fees are as follows:

Core Subscription Fees

Application Processing Fees (Payable On First Application)

Subscription reductions are available for retired Members, postgraduate students and members with special circumstances i.e. unemployed, maternity/carers leave etc.

Please consult the appropriate form below for more information:

• Application for reduced subscription fees for UK postgraduate students

• Application for reduced subscription fees for retired members

• Application for reduced subscription fees due to special circumstances

Online:

You can pay via our secure payment facility www.bps.org.uk/payonline

Phone:

You can pay quickly and easily, by credit or debit card, via our automated payment line +44 (0)1302 897 012.

Please follow the instructions carefully, you’ll need your six-digit membership number.

Direct Debit (UK bank accounts only):

Members who pay by annual direct debit will have their main subscriptions taken at the end of January.

Payments for those paying by quarterly instalments will be taken at the end of January, April, July and October.

Notices of impending direct debits are sent out a minimum of two weeks before the payment is taken.

To set up a direct debit please complete and sign the Direct Debit Mandate, indicating whether you would prefer to pay annually or quarterly.

Alternatively we can set up direct debit payments over the phone, please call +44 (0)1952 214 066.

Bank transfer:

If you wish to make payments by direct money transfer our bank account details are:

Royal Bank of Scotland

Account Number: 11226510

Sort Code: 16-23-21

Branch: Leicester Market Street

Swift Code: RBOS GB 2L

IBAN Number: GB09 RBOS 16232111226510

Please inform our Subscriptions Department, with the date, amount and reference of the transaction to help us identify the payment.

All subscriptions must be paid by the 31 January.

Current Student members can complete the Graduate membership application process online – you will not be charged the £21 application fee.

Graduate members looking to upgrade should complete the relevant Chartered membership application form.

Members can find information, and download an application form, from our Member Networks page.

If you’re applying for Graduate membership and would like to join one, or more, of the Member Networks you can add these as part of the application process, each network carries an additional fee.

If you’re applying for Chartered membership the application form enables you to join Member Networks at the relevant grade.

The Inland Revenue has agreed to allow tax relief on all membership subscription fees, including division, section, special group and journal payments.

Below is an extract from the Inland Revenue to the Marketing and Promotions Officer dated 4 March 2004:

'Approval under Section 18 Finance Act 1958 (now Section 344 of the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003) was granted to the society in 1959. This means that members may claim tax relief for their annual membership subscriptions (core subscription). It has been decided that this approval should be extended to include any additional annual subscription for membership of a division, section or special group. The extension also includes any additional subscription paid by members for any of the society's publications.'

To claim, you should either list these payments in your annual tax return or write to your tax office with details of the total amounts paid, what they were and your membership number. Your tax code will be adjusted accordingly.

For more information on how to claim, contact our Subscriptions Department:

Tel: +44(0)195 221 4066

Email: [email protected]

Membership will renew automatically at the end of each calendar year unless you cancel in writing.

You can do this by contacting [email protected] or write to us at the BPS Office.

The deadline for receiving your notice of cancellation is 31 January.

Where subscriptions remain unpaid after 31 January, we suspend access to all Member Benefits and services until payment is received.

We will continue to contact you regarding renewal as you will still be considered a Member until 1 July.

The 1st of July.

We operate a no refund policy.

However, we allow direct debit payers the option to cancel and receive a refund of their fees after having made their payment up until 31 March each year.

From the 1 April there will be no refunds to direct debit payers, members will instead be advised to maintain their subscription for the remainder of the year and to cancel at the end of December.

All application processing fees are non-refundable.