Which membership grade am I eligible for?
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.
Contact us
If you have any queries, please contact the Membership Enquiries Team.
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.
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.