Member (MAPS)

You can join or upgrade to the grade of Member if you have completed a six-year sequence of study in psychology.

The six years of study includes four years of Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited study in psychology and either

• A two year or more APAC-accredited postgraduate coursework degree, such as a MPsych, DPsych or MPsych/PhD, or
• A postgraduate research degree (minimum two years full-time) in psychology, such as a PhD or MA (Research)

For more information about accredited courses, visit the APAC website.

If you have Australian qualifications, are not a current APS member, nor have been a member of the APS before, you can join online.
JOIN ONLINE
For upgrading members, psychologists with overseas qualifications, or those applying for a membership fee reduction as part of their application, please complete the following online application form. 

You can join or upgrade to the grade of Member if you hold current general registration as a psychologist in Australia. 

If you are not a current APS member, nor have been a member of the APS before, you can join online.
JOIN ONLINE

For upgrading members, or psychologists with overseas qualifications, please do online application form. 

For more information, please contact our membership team or call 03 8662 3300. 

The APS is the leading association for psychologists in Australia, representing more than 27,000 members. 

You can join the APS if your overseas qualifications are assessed by the APS to be comparable to the level required for the relevant grade.

If you have psychology qualifications from overseas, and want to join the APS, please email our assessment team or call 1800 333 497. 

If you have already had your qualifications assessed by the APS, you can apply here, and selecting the relevant outcome.  

For more information, including answers to common questions, about the APS assessing overseas qualifications for skilled migration, university entry or employment, see Assessments.

Assessment of overseas qualifications for the purpose of registration
Please note: the APS no longer accepts applications for assessment of psychology qualifications for the purpose of registration. You must apply directly to the Psychology Board of Australia for provisional or general registration to practise as a psychologist in Australia.

*Join between 11 February and 31 May of the same year and receive APS membership until 31 May of the following year.
^Fees are reviewed annually by the APS Board ahead of the APS membership year starting 1 June.

You are eligible for the Early Career Fee if you apply within 12 months from completing your 5th and 6th year course requirements or within 12 months of gaining general registration. You will receive a 50% discount in your first year. 

*Join between 11 February and 31 May of the same year and receive APS membership until 31 May of the following year.

If you are eligible for other reductions, you will be given the most generous of the relevant reduction available.
_{^The date that determines whether you are eligible for the Member, New Graduate rate is the date when you met all the course requirements for your degree, NOT the date when you graduated or received your qualification certificate.}