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    I applied for a postgraduate course and have been asked to confirm my non-UK qualifications to give me the GBC – how can I do this?

    We don’t automatically accredit international qualifications. Each one is assessed on an individual basis.

    You'll need to apply for Graduate membership and attach a copy of your official academic transcript (translated into English where appropriate) and the relevant payment.

    Qualification eligibility

    To be eligible for Graduate membership and the GBC we'll assess that your qualification(s) meet all of the following:

    1. From a recognised university institution

      The society uses the World Higher Education Database (WHED) as a reference for identifying a recognised university institution.

    2. At least 50% psychology

      Psychology modules/subjects must make up at least half of those required for the qualification to be awarded.

    3. Equivalent to at least a British Bachelors Second Class Honours Degree

      The society follows guidance from UK ENIC when assessing the standard of qualifications. UK ENIC provides comparability information for international qualifications with those in the UK.

    4. Cover, with the required breadth and depth, the following eight core areas:

    • psychobiology
    • cognitive psychology
    • social psychology
    • developmental psychology
    • individual differences
    • conceptual and historical issues in psychology
    • research
    • coverage of a specialist/applied area

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    Frequently asked questions

    • 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

      1. Sign into BPS BPS online portal
      2. Click on the Memberships and Subscriptions tab
      3. 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.

    • Can I join as an eSubscriber and order a hard copy of The Psychologist magazine?

      The print copy of The Psychologist magazine is only available for Affiliate subscribers.

      If you would prefer to have a physical copy, we'd recommend choosing that subscription instead.

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