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Membership levels
Membership levels: there are four grades of Membership:
1. Principal Member
Applicants will have significant business-related experience and a post-graduate psychology qualification.
The following criteria apply for Principal Membership:
a) A minimum of 5 years experience as a Business Psychologist who is able to operate professionally without supervision
b) An approved first degree of which psychology was a major component and a post-graduate qualification in psychology which is relevant to their work as a Business Psychologist. (As a general guide the post-graduate qualification should be concerned with the application of psychology to people.)
2. Member
Applicants must be practising as a Business Psychologist as demonstrated by qualification and experience. They should possess an approved first degree of which psychology was a major component.
3. Member (Business)
As with all our Members, these individuals need to demonstrate up to date knowledge of the application of psychology in business.
a) Can demonstrate 5 years experience in a role where the application of principles of psychology made an important contribution to their work.
b) Show the intention to continue to study psychology as part of their CPD.
c) Holds a degree or equivalent.
The Management Board reserves the right to follow up on the work examples, with the member’s consent, should this be required.
4. Affiliate
Available to those who do not meet the membership criteria above, but who nevertheless have a demonstrable, active interest in Business Psychology. Most of them will be graduates.
Affiliates enjoy the same access to publications, services and events as other members, but this category of membership confers no accreditation even though this may be available to other categories of membership.
Please note:
The above exist as basic guidelines, and membership levels on application can not be guaranteed. For further information contact the administration office