Membership is automatic, and based on a member's geographical location. Divisions exist where there is a clear professional grouping and professional training. Divisions' main work is in pursuing and enhancing professional practice. Only those who have completed an approved training may join a Division as a full member.
Sections exist where members have decided to pool and exchange scientific interest and knowledge.
Any member may belong to a Section. Special Groups exist to represent groups of members working in a particular field. The members of a Special Group all have some defining characteristic that are less rigorous than that required for a Division. Student Membership Group Resource run by psychology students for postgraduate and undergraduate members. The British Psychological Society.