Division General and Member Networks Application form
When you have completed the form please return it to:
The British Psychological Society
St Andrews House
48 Princess Road East
Leicester LE1 7DR
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for General membership of a Division?
General membership is open to any member or subscriber of the Society who is not eligible for Division Full or In Training membership. If you are eligible for Full or In Training membership please download and complete the relevant form from www.bps.org.uk/joinmembernetworks.
The General (pre-Training) grade of the DCP is for those currently in a pre-training role (e.g. assistant psychologist, support worker, etc). Upon joining the Division at this grade, you will automatically be included in the Division’s Pre-Qualification Group - http://dcp-prequal.bps.org.uk
Why should I join Member Networks?
The Member networks are in place to further members’ professional and scientific interests. Benefits include receipt of specialised journals, discounts on registration for events, opportunities to participate in meetings, and much more. Belonging to a Member Network makes your Society membership more relevant to you and you can join as many as you like.
For further information on each Member Network please visit www.bps.org.uk/member-networks
Can I email the form to the Society?
Sorry, we cannot accept an emailed application.
Do you keep paper record of my application?
Your application information will be input to, and held in, our secure electronic database. We will not retain paper record of your application, certificates, etc. this will be securely destroyed within two weeks of your application’s approval, withdrawal or expiration of the time period to lodge an appeal.
How much do I need to pay?
Fees are shown on the form. We can only process applications where full payment is made. This needs to be done by cheque, card or postal order. We cannot run Direct Debit payments for applications. If you are not eligible for membership you will receive a refund of the subscription fee.
Please note: The Division’s and Network’s subscription year runs from January to December and future subscription payments are due in January regardless of when you first joined.
A full year’s subscription is always required upon application. If you join between:
· Jan – June you will be charged the yearly rate which will all be allocated to this year’s subscription.
· Jul – Sept you will be charged the yearly rate but half the payment will be carried forward reducing the amount due from you for the following year.
· Oct – Dec your full payment will be allocated to the following year.
Membership will renew automatically at the end of each calendar year unless you notify the Society in writing (email accepted) that you wish to discontinue membership. Any balance arising from a change in subscription rates will be due on 1 January immediately following your admission.
General Division & Member Networks Application form
Full Name:………………………………………………………… Membership No:………………
Please circle below those you’d like to join
DivisionsDivision of Clinical Psychology (DCP) / £16 / Division of Health Psychology (DHP) / £9
Division of Clinical Psychology (DCP) – General (pre-Training) * / £16 / Division of Neuropsychology (DoN) / £15
Division of Counselling Psychology (DCoP) / £35 (with GBC) / Division of Occupational Psychology (DOP) / £15
£12 (without GBC)
Division of Educational and Child Psychology (DECP) / £30 / Division of Sport and Exercise Psychology (DSEP) / £15
Scottish Division of Educational Psychology (SDEP) / £30 / Division of Academics, Researchers & Teachers in Psychology (DARTP) / £15
Division of Forensic Psychology (DFP) / £15
Sections; Full is for Graduate or Chartered Members and Subscribers (Affiliate or e-Subscriber)
Student is for Student Members or Members under Rule 15(ii) or 22(b)
Cognitive Psychology Section / Full £15 / Psychology of Education Section / Full £10
Student £5 / Student £2
Community Psychology Section / Full £10 / Psychology of Sexualities Section / Full £10
Student £5 / Student £5
Consciousness Experiential Psychology Section / Full £10 / Psychology of Women Section / Full £15
Student £5 / Student £5
Crisis, Disaster Trauma Section / Full £10 / Psychotherapy Section / Full £15
Student £5 / Student £7.50
Developmental Psychology Section / Full £10 / Qualitative Methods In Psychology Section / Full £10
Student £5 / Student £5
History Philosophy of Psychology Section / Full £12 / Social Psychology Section / Full £15
Student £3 / Student £5
Mathematical, Statistical Computing Section / Full £10 / Transpersonal Psychology Section / Full £10
Student £6 / Student £3
Psychobiology Section / Full £10
Student £5
Special Groups; Full is for Graduate or Chartered Members
Affiliate is for Student Members, or Subscribers (Affiliate or e-Subscriber)
Special Group for Psychology Social Care / Full £15 / Special Group for Independent Practitioners / Full £10
Affiliate £5 / Affiliate £5
Special Group for Coaching Psychology / Full £12
Affiliate £12
Please include a cheque for the total fees made payable to The British Psychological Society or confirm the total amount and give your debit/credit card details below.
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