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    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.

     

    Frequently asked questions

    • Does the society accredit international degrees?

      Although the society began accrediting UK awards delivered outside of the UK in 2014/15, it doesn't currently accredit international degrees.

      If you completed your degree at an institution outside of the UK, you will, therefore, need to submit an individual application for Graduate Membership of the Society so that our Membership team can properly assess eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership based on the qualifications you have.

      GBC is an important step towards becoming a Chartered Member of the Society (CPsychol). If you hope to continue to study psychology after your degree, it is recommended that you choose an accredited course so that you can leave your options open.

      Without eligibility for the GBC, you won't be able to complete society-accredited postgraduate and professional studies.

      More information on becoming a member of the society.

      All overseas applications are assessed on the individual merit of the qualifications received, and confirmation of your eligibility for the GBC will then be available to you.

      If you're not eligible, then you may need to complete an accredited conversion programme.

      Contact us

      If you have any queries about applying for Society membership, email the Membership Team or call +44 (0)116 252 9911.

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