How much does it cost to apply for Graduate Membership?
If your application is eligible for Graduate membership we will request the relevant society subscription fee - this payment will need to be received in order for us to admit you to membership.
- The standard fee is £163.44.
- For those who have graduated within the last five years from the qualification (giving eligibility for Graduate membership) the fee is £81.72
- For those studying a postgraduate course or enrolled on a society qualification the fee is £42.48
Please remember to enter your course's details on the application otherwise we won't know you're studying and will request one of the higher fees.
If you also choose to join one or more of our Member Networks we will request their fees too.
The application process outlines the fee for each network.
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If you have any queries please contact the Membership Team.
What is the criteria to apply for Graduate membership via the special case route?
The society has a special case route whereby we can assess the eligibility for Graduate membership of those with qualifications not accredited by the BPS.
These are most likely to be UK qualifications but may also be a combination of non-UK and UK qualifications.
You'll need to have a Bachelor-level qualification plus a postgraduate qualification to at least a Master's level – both with significant psychology content.
Areas covered
As a general guide, we'll look to see that the qualifications you hold cover, at a standard not less than lower second-class honours level, the core areas of psychology in sufficient breadth and depth as would be expected of a society-accredited undergraduate degree in psychology.
The core areas we look to be covered are:
- cognitive psychology
- psychobiology
- developmental psychology
- social psychology
- individual differences
- conceptual and historical issues
- research
Assess your eligibility
If you'd like us to assess your eligibility, you can apply for Graduate membership where you'll need to upload copies of transcripts for the qualifications you hold containing psychological study.
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If you have any queries, please contact the Qualifications Team.
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 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.