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Membership grades and application forms
The APS offers a range of membership grades to cater for the broad range of people involved in the discipline and profession of psychology. Each grade has specific requirements, which are generally based on an applicant’s level of tertiary education in psychology. Applicants must be qualified in, or studying, university courses accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Existing members can apply to upgrade as they attain further qualifications.
Membership grades are split into voting and non-voting categories. Voting members may vote in the election of the Board of Directors, the results of which are announced at the Annual General Meeting, held as part of the annual conference.
For information about accredited courses and study paths, see Studying Psychology.
About membership subscription
Membership subscriptions vary depending on the grade and date of application. If you join part way through the year you only pay for your membership subscription from that date onwards. Most grades also include a processing fee, which is fixed regardless of the time of application. Existing members who are applying to upgrade and have already paid their subscription for the current year are only charged the processing fee. Reduced subscriptions are available to members who are studying full-time.
Grades of membership
Below is a list of membership grades, divided into voting and non-voting membership. Choose a grade for more information, subscription details and application forms:
| Voting membership | Non-voting membership |
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| Honorary Fellow | Affiliate |
| Fellow | Foreign Affiliate |
| Member | Professional Affiliate |
| Associate Member | Teacher Affiliate |
See also:
- Reinstatement for ex-members
- The non-standard route to becoming a full Member
- Information for applicants with qualifications from overseas
Honorary Fellow
This grade may be bestowed on existing Fellows who have made an extraordinary contribution to the advancement of the Society and a distinguished contribution to the advancement of psychological knowledge or practice. Honorary Fellows can display their membership status with the post-nominals Hon FAPS, for Honorary Fellow of the APS. For example, Jane Williams Hon FAPS. Honorary Fellows do not pay a membership subscription.
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How to apply: |
For information on the provision to propose an Honorary Fellow, please contact the National Office on (03) 8662 3300 or 1800 333 497 toll free. |
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Fellow
Existing Members must be nominated for this grade, which recognises outstanding contributions to the APS and to the advancement of psychological knowledge or practice. Fellows can display their membership status with the post-nominals FAPS, for Fellow of the APS. For example, Olive Azavedo FAPS.
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How to apply: |
Fellow nominations are open from 1 February to 30 April each year. An article calling for Fellow nominations appears in the February edition of InPsych and state newsletters. Click here to download the Fellow nomination form and guidelines |
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Member
The grade of Member is available to people who have completed a six-year sequence of study in psychology. The six years must cover four years of Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited study in psychology, as well as either (at least) a two year or more APAC accredited postgraduate coursework degree, or a postgraduate research degree (minimum two years full-time) in psychology. For more information about accredited courses and study paths, see Studying Psychology.
There is also a Non-standard route to the grade of Member for those applicants who do not fit the standard pathway requirements. See Non-standard route to the grade of Member.
Members of the APS can display their membership status with the post nominals MAPS, for Member of the APS. For example, Michael Griffiths MAPS.
Fees from 1 June 2008 to 31 May 2009
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Application date |
Total fee to 31 May 2009 |
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1 June – 31 August |
$465.00 |
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1 September– 30 November |
$348.75 |
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1 December – 28 February |
$232.50 |
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1 March – 31 May |
$116.25 |
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How to apply: |
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Please complete the application form: Member application form *If you are unable to obtain a nomination by an Honorary Fellow, Fellow or Member, you should instead supply two recent written references about your suitability for election to the grade of Member from people who have overseen your work or study. Please provide the following form to your referees:
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Associate Member
This grade is available to those who have completed an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited four-year sequence of study in psychology. Associate Members of the APS can use the post-nominals Assoc MAPS, for Associate Member of the APS. For example, Peter Lee Assoc MAPS.
Student reduction
The APS offers reduced subscription fees to Associate Members who are enrolled full-time in fifth and sixth year courses accredited by APAC, or enrolled full-time in fifth and sixth year research degrees. Following confirmation of enrolment in an accredited course, membership subscription is reduced to the current Student Subscriber rate. The reduction must be applied for annually.
For those enrolled in research degrees, the subsequent election to the grade of Member depends on the final assessment of the psychology content of the research thesis by the Membership Committee.
For more information about accredited courses and study paths, see Studying Psychology.
Fees from 1 June 2008 to 31 May 2009
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Application date |
Total fee to 31 May 2009 |
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1 June – 31 August |
$348.75 |
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1 September– 30 November |
$261.56 |
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1 December – 28 February |
$174.38 |
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1 March – 31 May |
$87.19 |
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How to apply: |
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Please complete the application form: Associate Member application form *If you are unable to obtain a nomination by an Honorary Fellow, Fellow or Member, you should instead supply two recent written references about your suitability for election to the grade of Member from people who have overseen your work or study. Please provide the following form to your referees:
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Affiliate
This grade requires the completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited three-year sequence of study in psychology. For information about accredited courses and study paths, see Studying Psychology.
Fees from 1 June 2008 to 31 May 2009
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Application date |
Total fee to 31 May 2009 |
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1 June – 31 August |
$232.50 |
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1 September – 30 November |
$174.38 |
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1 December – 28 February |
$116.25 |
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1 March – 31 May |
$58.13 |
| How to apply: |
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Please complete the application form: Affiliate Application Form  (164kb) |
Foreign Affiliate
This grade is available to those living overseas who are members of a professional psychology membership body or organisation similar to the APS. To be admitted as a Foreign Affiliate of the Australian Psychological Society, you must provide proof of membership of a recognised national psychology association outside Australia.
Fees from 1 June 2008 to 31 May 2009
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Application date |
Total fee to 31 May 2009 |
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1 June – 30 November |
$211.37 |
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1 December – 31 May |
$105.68 |
| How to apply: |
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Please complete the application form: Foreign Affiliate Application Form |
Professional Affiliate
This grade is available to anyone who has completed a university degree and is a current member of a relevant professional association, related to psychology.
Fees from 1 June 2008 to 31 May 2009
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Application date |
Total fee to 31 May 2009 |
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1 June – 30 November |
$232.50 |
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1 December – 31 May |
$116.25 |
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Please complete the application form: Professional Affiliate Application Form |
Teacher Affiliate
This grade is available to secondary school (years 10 to 12) teachers of psychology. A school principal or equivalent must certify a Teacher Affiliate application.
Fees from 1 June 2008 to 31 May 2009
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Application date |
Total fee to 31 May 2009 (inc. GST) |
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1 June – 30 November |
$232.50 |
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1 December – 31 May |
$116.25 |
| How to apply: |
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Please complete the application form: Teacher Affiliate Application Form |
Student Subscriber
This grade is available to students who are currently studying an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited tertiary course in psychology (refer to the list of accredited courses at www.apac.psychology.org.au). A psychology coordinator, lecturer or head of the psychology department must certify a student’s application.
For more information about accredited courses and study paths, go to Studying Psychology.
Fees from 1 June 2008 to 31 May 2009
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Application date |
Total fee to 31 May 2009 (inc. GST) |
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1 June – 30 November |
$116.25 |
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1 December – 31 March |
$58.13 |
| 1 April – 31 May* |
$58.13* |
*Please note that payment received during the period 1 April - 31 May will be credited towards next year's subscription.
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How to apply: |
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| Please complete the application form: Student Subscriber application form (402kb) |
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