Following a successful visit from the British Psychological Society (BPS) on Wednesday 26th February 2025, the School of Education has received BPS accreditation for both of their programmes.
Both the School’s BSc Psychology in Education and MSc Psychology in Education programmes received the accreditation, after successfully being accredited six years ago.
The prestigious accreditation is recognised by employers in many different industries and students who have graduated from either of these programmes will remain eligible for applying for Graduate Basis for Chartered membership (GBC).
According to the BPS website, ‘the GBC is a standard set by the BPS to ensure that students have a strong foundation for postgraduate training.’
A GBC is also required to enter postgraduate courses and training programmes to become a Chartered Psychologist in careers such as Educational or Clinical Psychology.
Overall, a BPS-accredited degree stands graduates in good stead for securing their postgraduate career with confidence and pursuing further professional training to achieve Chartered Psychologist status.
The reaccreditation process entails the BPS reviewing and assessing current psychology programmes against established standards, ensuring they adhere to a high quality of teaching. Programmes are reviewed against specific criteria outlining quality standards, such as curriculum design, teaching methods, ethical practice, student support and professional development.
To become BPS accredited, education providers must also submit detailed information about their psychology programmes, host a site visit of BPs reviewers in which they will observe classes and interview both staff and students.
After the site visit, the BPS provides a comprehensive report with feedback on strengths and areas for improvement, before deciding whether to grant accreditation to the programme.
With this process in mind, the School of Education are thrilled to announce that both their undergraduate and postgraduate Psychology in Education programmes have been reaccredited by the BPS for another six years.
This will allow our students to continue receiving a high-quality education, as well as access to further career progression and professional training by the BPS after graduation.
Reflecting on the reaccreditation, Dr Cathryn Knight, the Deputy School Education Director for the School's undergraduate programmes, said: ‘It's fantastic to see the team's excellent work recognised as they ensure our programmes maintain high quality and meet BPS standards’.
Professor Claire Fox, Programme Director for the BSc Psychology in Education programme, added: ‘The visit was such a positive experience and a real team effort. Thanks to all those involved, including the BPS team and our students.'
Dr Felicity Sedgewick, Programme Director for the MSc Psychology in Education programme, said: ‘We are thrilled that the BPS have recognised the exceptional work of our Psychology team. The glowing feedback reflects the fantastic opportunities and experiences we provide for our students.’
