How do you assess eligibility for Graduate membership if I hold non-UK qualifications?
If your qualifications have been gained outside the UK we'll check that:
- You've passed an empirical project within your degree(s)
- Your degree is made up of at least 50% psychology content
- Your qualification(s) cover the core areas of the GBC membership (cognitive psychology, psychobiology, developmental psychology, social psychology, individual differences, conceptual and historical issues, and research)
How can I check if my course is accredited when applying for Associate membership?
If you're unsure whether your programme of study will give you eligibility for Associate membership, you need to check whether your course was accredited for your intake year.
To do this please use the Find an accredited course search function.
I’m a current student member of the BPS and want to upgrade to Associate or Graduate membership, do I need to pay an application fee?
No, if you are a current student member of the BPS who is upgrading to either associate membership or graduate membership.
We're pleased to say there's no application fee to upgrade.
How can I renew my subscription online?
Follow these steps to renew your subscription
- Sign into BPS BPS online portal
- Click on the Memberships and Subscriptions tab
- Choose Renew to pay your membership and subscription fees
What is the difference between Graduate and Full member?
For some of our members, learning and development don’t stop after completing university.
Full membership is designed for individuals who have expanded their knowledge and skills and are applying them at work. A Full member will also be eligible for graduate membership with the graduate basis for chartered membership (GBC).
Can I choose the same referee when applying for Route ‘C’?
Yes.
You can choose the same referee to complete your Knowledge Statement reference and your Competence Statement reference.