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    Education providers

    If you are a provider of an accredited education or training programme, or wish to become one, explore more information to help guide you.

    Accreditation documents

    Undergraduate, conversion, and integrated Masters programmes

    Our processes
    Our standards
    Self-evaluation questionnaires

    Please contact the Partnership and Accreditation team prior to completing the new programme self-evaluation questionnaire below. New providers will be issued with a bespoke staff-student ratio data capture template spreadsheet. Existing providers will be issued a revised template spreadsheet.

    Visit timetables
    Suggested questions for partnership visits

    Associate Psychologists

    Our processes
    Our standards
    Self-evaluation questionnaires

    Please contact the Partnership and Accreditation Team prior to completing the new programme self-evaluation questionnaire below. New providers will be issued with a bespoke staff-student ratio data capture template spreadsheet. Existing providers will be issued a revised template spreadsheet.

    Visit timetables
    Suggested Questions for Partnership Visits
    • Coming soon

    Children and Young People (CYP) programmes

    Our processes
    Our standards
    Self-evaluation questionnaires

    Please contact the Partnership and Accreditation Team prior to completing the new programme self-evaluation questionnaire below.

    New providers will be issued with a bespoke staff-student ratio data capture template spreadsheet. Existing providers will be issued a revised template spreadsheet.

    Visit timetables
    • Coming soon
    Suggested questions for partnership visits
    • Coming soon

    Clinical Psychology

    Our processes
    Our standards
    Self-evaluation questionnaires

    Please contact the Partnership and Accreditation Team prior to completing the new programme self-evaluation questionnaire below.

    New providers will be issued with a bespoke staff-student ratio data capture template spreadsheet. Existing providers will be issued a revised template spreadsheet.

    Visit timetables
    Suggested questions for partnership visits
    Additional guidance

    Clinical Neuropsychology

    Our processes
    Our standards
    Self-evaluation questionnaires

    Please contact the Partnership and Accreditation Team prior to completing the new programme self-evaluation questionnaire below. New providers will be issued with a bespoke staff-student ratio data capture template spreadsheet. Existing providers will be issued a revised template spreadsheet.

    Use the following forms to apply for accreditation of a new post-qualification programme:

    Use the following forms to apply for accreditation of a new post-qualification programme:

    Use this form to apply for accreditation of a new post-qualification programme:

    For information regarding these documents please contact us.

    Visit timetables
    Suggested questions for partnership visits

    Coaching Psychology

    Our processes
    Our standards
    Self-evaluation questionnaires

    Please contact the Partnership and Accreditation Team prior to completing the new programme self-evaluation questionnaire below.

    New providers will be issued with a bespoke staff-student ratio data capture template spreadsheet. Existing providers will be issued a revised template spreadsheet.

    Counselling Psychology

    Our processes
    Our standards
    Self-evaluation questionnaires

    Please contact the Partnership and Accreditation Team prior to completing the new programme self-evaluation questionnaire below. New providers will be issued with a bespoke staff-student ratio data capture template spreadsheet. Existing providers will be issued a revised template spreadsheet.

    Visit timetables
    Suggested questions for partnership visits
    ​Additional guidance

    Educational Psychology – England, Northern Ireland, and Wales

    Our processes
    Our standards
    Self-evaluation questionnaires

    Please contact the Partnership and Accreditation Team prior to completing the new programme self-evaluation questionnaire below. New providers will be issued with a bespoke staff-student ratio data capture template spreadsheet. Existing providers will be issued a revised template spreadsheet.

    Visit timetables
    Suggested questions for partnership visits

    Educational Psychology - Scotland

    Our processes
    Our standards
    Self-evaluatation questionnaires

    Please contact the Partnership and Accreditation Team prior to completing the new programme self-evaluation questionnaire below. New providers will be issued with a bespoke staff-student ratio data capture template spreadsheet. Existing providers will be issued a revised template spreadsheet.

    Visit timetables
    Suggested questions for partnership visits
    Additional guidance

    Forensic Psychology

    Our processes
    Our standards
    Self-evaluation questionnaires

    Please contact the Partnership and Accreditation Team prior to completing the new programme self-evaluation questionnaire below. New providers will be issued with a bespoke staff-student ratio data capture template spreadsheet. Existing providers will be issued a revised template spreadsheet.

    Visit timetables
    Suggested questions for partnership visits

    Health Psychology

    Our processes
    Our standards
    Self-evaluation questionnaires

    Please contact the Partnership and Accreditation Team prior to completing the new programme self-evaluation questionnaire below. New providers will be issued with a bespoke staff-student ratio data capture template spreadsheet. Existing providers will be issued a revised template spreadsheet.

    Visit timetables
    Suggested questions for partnership visits

    Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner

    Our processes
    Our standards
    Self-evaluation questionnaires

    Please contact the Partnership and Accreditation team prior to completing the new programme self-evaluation questionnaire below. New providers will be issued with a bespoke staff-student ratio data capture template spreadsheet. Existing providers will be issued a revised template spreadsheet.

    Visit timetables
    Suggested questions for partnership visits

    Occupational Psychology

    Our processes
    Our standards
    Self-evaluation questionnaires

    Please contact the Partnership and Accreditation Team prior to completing the new programme self-evaluation questionnaire below. New providers will be issued with a bespoke staff-student ratio data capture template spreadsheet. Existing providers will be issued a revised template spreadsheet.

    Visit timetables
    Suggested questions for partnership visits

    Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners

    Our processes
    Our standards
    Self-evaluation questionnaires

    Please contact the Partnership and Accreditation Team prior to completing the new programme self-evaluation questionnaire below. New providers will be issued with a bespoke staff-student ratio data capture template spreadsheet. Existing providers will be issued a revised template spreadsheet.

    Visit timetables
    Suggested questions for partnership visits
    Additional guidance

    Sport and Exercise Psychology

    Our processes
    Our standards
    Self-evaluation questionnaires

    Please contact the Partnership and Accreditation Team prior to completing the new programme self-evaluation questionnaire below. New providers will be issued with a bespoke staff-student ratio data capture template spreadsheet. Existing providers will be issued a revised template spreadsheet.

    Visit timetables
    Suggested questions for partnership visits

    Guidance for research and research methods

    Supplementary guidance for providers of accredited programmes on the roles and contributions of staff

    Other information for providers

    Partnership and Accreditation Committee Annual Reports

    Frequently asked questions

    • What types of programmes does the BPS accredit?

      We accredit undergraduate, conversion and postgraduate courses and training programmes. The society's accreditation process is open to all UK providers, and covers provision delivered in the UK and internationally.

      Undergraduate

      At the undergraduate level, the society accredits a range of single, joint and combined honours courses leading to eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC).

      Conversion courses are intended for graduates with a non-accredited undergraduate degree who wish to obtain GBC.

      Postgraduate

      At the postgraduate level, the society accredits psychology courses relating to the different routes to Chartered Membership. These include:

      • Clinical Psychology
      • Counselling Psychology
      • Forensic Psychology
      • Educational Psychology
      • Health Psychology
      • Occupational Psychology
      • Sport and Exercise Psychology

      These areas also correspond with the seven domains of practice regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

      Training programmes

      We also accredit training programmes in clinical neuropsychology, a post-qualification specialism.

      The society also accredits training programmes designed to prepare people for roles within the wider psychological workforce, including courses for people training to be psychological wellbeing practitioners (PWP).

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      If you have any queries, please contact the Qualifications Team. 

       

    • What are the benefits of accreditation?

      There are many reasons why gaining accreditation can be beneficial for students and education providers.

      These include:

      • it's a mark of quality that prospective students and employers understand and value;
      • it gives graduates the opportunity to gain Graduate and/or Chartered Membership of the society;
      • it keeps open the widest range of training, development and employment opportunities for graduates;
      • it's a high-quality benchmarking process that's defined and delivered in partnership with psychologists and other highly skilled and experienced psychological practitioners;
      • it's aimed at getting the best out of programmes, by promoting psychological science and practice, ensuring quality and providing solution-focused support;
      • it provides a direct opportunity for education providers and students to influence the society, and its policies for the future.

      Additional information

      Providers may use the society's 'accredited' logo in their promotional and marketing materials and should contact the PACT Team for further information.

       

    • What is the cost of accreditation?

      Accreditation through partnership is funded through a combination of annual subscriptions and fees to contribute to the costs of undertaking on site visits.

      Annual subscriptions are charged to each department that offers accredited programme(s),

      Cost of accreditation through partnership

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      If you have any queries please contact the Partnership and Accreditation Team.

       

    • Does the BPS accredit programmes delivered outside of the UK?

      The society has approved the extension of our existing standards and processes to cover transnational education, i.e. programmes that are delivered by UK institutions outside of the UK.

      Accreditation is limited to those UK providers who have successfully graduated at least one cohort of UK students, and to provision that is delivered in the English language.

      Providers have been asked to advise the society of any provision of this kind that is either running currently, or that is in development, so that we can plan our schedule of accreditation visits.

      Guidance on accrediting programmes outside of the UK can be found in our Accreditation Documents.

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      If you are involved in developing provision outside of the UK please contact us for further information.

       

    • Is it possible to study outside of the UK as part of an accredited programme?

      Our accreditation standards allow students to undertake up to one-third of the credits for their accredited programme outside of the UK.

      However, the availability of study-abroad opportunities will depend on several factors.

      These include the relationships that the UK education provider has in place with international partner universities, and the processes they have in place to risk assess potential international study placements or exchange opportunities.

      The education provider will also need to be satisfied with the content of the study to be undertaken outside of the UK. Will it effectively support students' progression when they return to the UK, and will students still be able to cover the curriculum required for accreditation in full by the time they complete their degree?

      Because of this, study abroad opportunities may not be available to all students.

      Download our guidance

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      If you have any queries, please contact the Customer Support Team. 

       

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    Notification has been sent to providers informing them that all acceptable reasonable adjustments (that adhere to the BPS Covid-19 guidance) may remain in place.

    In line with this, and for monitoring purposes, we are requesting that all providers read the following guidance, and complete and return the Fast-Track Form: Covid-19 Academic session 2020-2021. There is also an FAQ to assist with any queries that you may have.

    During these exceptional times we will continue to work to offer flexibility and support to programmes, institutions, and trainees so that they can continue to operate.

    The following documents provide clarity and guidance on alternative arrangements that may be required by providers affected by the Covid-19 outbreak.

    This guidance will continue to apply during the next academic session 2020/2021.

    As the situation develops we will continue to provide further guidance and will work with our accredited providers to find solutions that support progression whilst maintaining quality.