The British Psychological Society
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    • BPS membership

    The BPS is a network of people passionate about the role psychology plays in all aspects of our lives. Join the society, be part of our community and access a great range of benefits.

    Find the right membership type for you

    Becoming a BPS member unlocks access to the UK’s largest community of psychologists, as well as a number of benefits you can’t access anywhere else. 

    As the home of psychology in the UK - we’re proud to offer a range of membership options to suit your current level of study or career path. 

    Find out more about the benefits of becoming a member of the BPS.

    • Chartered membership (CPsychol)

      This membership type reflects the highest standard of psychological knowledge and expertise. Chartered members have demonstrated the highest levels of practice or academic attainment.

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    • Graduate membership (GMBPsS)

      For psychology graduates who wish to be part of a growing psychology community, the GMBPsS designation helps you stand out from the crowd. What's more, if you're already a student member we've made it even easier to upgrade.

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    • Student membership

      As a student on one of our accredited undergraduate or conversion courses this is your first step into membership of the society. Student membership provides several benefits, including the chance to transfer to graduate membership free of charge.

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    • Full membership (FMBPsS)

      If you’ve gained more knowledge and skills in psychology and are applying them at work, then our new full membership grade could be perfect for you.

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    • Associate membership (AMBPsS)

      If you are a psychological wellbeing practitioner, children’s wellbeing practitioner or educational mental health practitioner, we’ve designed the associate membership for you.

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    • Subscribe to the BPS

      Our e-Subscriber and Affiliate Subscriber grades are open to anyone who has an interest in psychology, and whichever option you select you'll get access to a wide range of benefits.

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    Frequently asked questions

    • Which membership grade am I eligible for?

      Each membership grade has differing eligibility requirements which can be found on the relevant pages for each membership type.

      Eligibility for our membership grades is primarily based on society-accredited academic qualifications and experience, or their non-UK equivalent.

      Each membership grade has differing eligibility requirements. For further information, please visit the relevant pages for each membership grade.

      Please be aware that the information on each membership grade page provides a general guide to eligibility, it isn't exhaustive.

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      If you have any queries, please contact the Membership Enquiries Team. 

       

    • How much is society membership?

      Find out more information about our membership fees.

      Our 2023 subscription and membership fees for new joiners are as follows.

      2024 fees will be posted shortly.

      Current members due to renew from January should have already received notification of their subscription fees for 2024.

      Core subscription fees

      Chartered members / Fellows / Associate Fellows: £148.68

      Graduate members: £148.68

      Two reductions are available to Graduate members:

      1. If you graduated within the last five years from the qualification giving eligibility for Graduate membership: £74.28

      2. If you are a current postgraduate student or enrolled on a society qualification: £39.84

      Student members: £28.80

      Affiliates: £111.00

      e-subscribers: £13.20

      Non-refundable application processing fees (payable On First Application)

      All non-refundable application fee payments are subject to a 6 month time limit, in which all requirements for your application should be submitted. If you have not provided all of the requirements for your application, or have not continued with your application after such time, you will be required to pay the non-refundable application fee again.

      Chartered Members (non-members): £83

      Chartered Members (Graduate Members upgrading): £41

      Fellows: £56

      Associate Fellows: £41

      Graduate Members: £42

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      If you have any queries, please contact [email protected]

    • How can I upgrade my membership?

      Current Student members can complete the Graduate membership application process online. Graduate members looking to upgrade should complete the relevant Chartered membership application form.

      You won't be charged an application fee for upgrading from Student to Graduate membership.

      Apply to upgrade to Graduate membership

      Apply to upgrade to Chartered membership

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      If you have any queries, please contact the Membership Enquiries Team. 

       

    • How do I join a member network?

      Members can find information and how to apply on our Member Networks page. 

      Join a member network

      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.

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      If you have any queries, please contact the Membership Enquiries Team. 

       

    • Will the cost of membership change?

      The review will consider the pricing structure of member networks and link to the work being undertaken on member grades.

      Our main concern is to ensure that our membership fees are simple and fair and provide value for money, no matter what Network you are a member of.

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