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British Psychological Society

The British Psychological Society is the representative body for psychology and psychologists in the UK. It is not a trade union but is a registered charity in the United Kingdom (Charity Registration Number: 229642). The Society was formed in 1901 and has more than 45,000 members. Through its Royal Charter, the Society is charged with overseeing psychology and psychologists. It has responsibility for the development, promotion and application of pure and applied psychology for the public good.

Benefits of Membership
  • Information and services at reduced rates
  • The worldwide recognition of belonging to a professional body
  • Publications that advise on how best to develop your career in psychology
  • An extensive range of services to members
  • Great potential for networking with other professionals
Publications
  • The Psychologist: The Society's monthly magazine. Available free to members.
  • Journals: The Society's international primary research journals. Discounts of up to 65% for members and online access to articles included free of charge.
  • Books: Books published by the Society under the BPS Blackwell imprint. Significant discounts for members.
  • OUP Bookclub: Exclusive 20% member discounts on books by Oxford University Press.
  • Psychologist Appointments: The only monthly publication dedicated to advertising job vacancies for psychologists. Full access available only to members.
  • The Register of Chartered Psychologists: All Chartered members are listed in the Register.
  • Membership of the student members group (SMG): A quarterly newsletter for psychology students
Understand more:

Becoming a Forensic psychologist
Student BPS Application form
Contact the BPS:

The British Psychological Society
St Andrews House
48 Princess Road East
Leicester
LE1 7DR
Tel:
+44 (0)116 254 9568
Fax:
+44 (0)116 227 1314
E-mail:
mail@bps.org.uk
Website:
www.bps.org.uk
The British Psychological Society

The British Psychological Society International Academy for Investigative Psychology