With over 40,000 members, The British Psychological Society (BPS) is the representative body for psychologist and psychology in the UK.

A popular definition of psychology is 'the systematic study of mind and behaviour'. As such, it has a central contribution to make to all aspects of public life, in areas such as education, health, the economy, industry and social justice.

By its Royal Charter the Society is charged with national responsibility for the development, promotion and application of psychology for the public good.

Our three major aims:

-to encourage the development of psychology as a scientific discipline and an applied profession
-to raise standards of training and practice in the application of psychology
-to raise public awareness of psychology and increase the influence of psychological practice in society