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Psychology Accreditation

A lot of course's seem to have different standards of accreditation.

For example some course's seem to have 'Graduate basis for registration with the British Psychological Society'

Whereas others have 'Graduate basis for chartered Psyhology with the British Psychological Society'

Others have 'Confering ability for Chartered Psychology with the British Psychological Society'

Whats the difference?! They all seem like hidden terms, somehow trying to disguise 'half-accreditation'. Does it matter? Differences in how its viewed in the industry?

Reply 1

TheDubs

That would be an ecumenical matter!

Reply 2

LydiaM123

Don't worry about it. A course is either accredited or not accredited - no half measures. I believe that the BPS recently changed it's terminology recently which is why there is some differences in wording, but essentially it just means that you can become a graduate member of the BPS once you've completed your course. If your looking to do further study, then you need to have an accredited course. Check out the BPS website for more info.
Hope that helps!

Reply 3

Interrobang

Most single honours courses are accredited. Some joint honours will also be, but it depends on the amount of psychology covered. Only way to know for sure is to check websites (BPS or university one)