Division of Coaching Psychology - careers

Stage One: A BPS accredited Masters degree in Coaching Psychology

We are currently working with Higher Education partners towards accrediting a number of Masters programmes in coaching psychology

Stage Two: A BPS Qualification

We are currently developing a 2 year doctoral level qualification which will lead to eligibility for Chartered Membership of the society, and full Divisional membership of the Division of Coaching Psychology.

A professional recognition route has been developed in order to recognise the professional training and experience of those who have significant training and experience in coaching psychology, but who are not already Chartered members of the BPS.

All those wishing to achieve full Divisional membership will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Level 8 Standards in Coaching Psychology.

Full professional recognition route (permanent route)

The Professional Recognition route is available to all members holding GBC who have at least three years of training and experience in coaching psychology. Candidates will be required to submit a full portfolio of evidence demonstrating alignment with each element of the Level 8 Standards in Coaching Psychology.

Successful applicants will achieve both Chartered Member status of the society and full Divisional membership of the Division of Coaching Psychology

Find out more about the full professional recognition route

Accelerated route (temporary route)

The Accelerated route is an abbreviated version of the full Professional Recognition route, and is available for members who hold GBC and who are already able to demonstrate five years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) experience as a coaching psychologist.

Candidates will be required to submit a reduced portfolio demonstrating alignment with the top-level standards in the Level 8 Standards in Coaching Psychology and specific second-tier standards that address ethical autonomous practice.

Successful applicants will achieve both Chartered Member status of the Society and full Divisional membership of the Division of Coaching Psychology.

The Accelerated route has been extended and will no longer expire on the 31 December 2024.

All applications for the Accelerated route MUST be submitted no later than midnight on 30 June 2025.

NO applications submitted after this time will be accepted.

The final cohort for the Accelerated route is 2025-4, with a submission deadline of 31 December 2025.

Read the Accelerated Route applicant guidelines.

Candidates wishing to apply for the Accelerated Route will need to complete the application form below.

An application fee of £744.88 + VAT (£893.86 inc. VAT) is payable. Once the application fee has been processed, and eligibility for the route confirmed, applicants will be provided with access to the route via BPS Learn.

They will then be able to download all relevant forms and documentation in order to prepare their submission.

Apply for the Accelerated Route for Full Divisional Membership