BPS Qualifications Consultation
The British Psychological Society
Seymour Research was commissioned by the British Psychological Society to deliver an independent, large-scale consultation to inform strategic decisions about the future of its Stage 2 (level 8 / doctoral-equivalent) Practitioner Psychologist qualifications.
Using a robust mixed-methods design, the consultation combined a large-scale online survey with interviews, focus groups and stakeholder workshops involving trainees, supervisors, employers and wider BPS members. This approach enabled both breadth of insight and deep exploration of lived experience across disciplines and contexts.
The work also incorporated market analysis, financial modelling of alternative delivery options, and a formal equalities impact assessment to examine accessibility, inclusion and sustainability. These strands were integrated to ensure recommendations were evidence-led, financially viable and equality-informed.
The findings informed a set of potential future delivery models for the qualifications for the BPS to consider, providing a clear, evidence-based framework to support sustainable and inclusive training pathways for the profession.
Further details on the consultation, the BPS response to the consultation, and links to our report are here.
“Seymour Research consistently demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and a strong commitment to delivering a high-quality research report. Their work was thorough, insightful, and aligned perfectly with the agreed scope, ensuring that all our objectives were met. What truly stood out was the way they went above and beyond in their engagement with our members, trainees, and stakeholders. Their collaborative approach fostered meaningful dialogue and ensured that diverse perspectives were captured and reflected in the final recommendations. This level of engagement has provided us with a clear and practical way forward for the training of the profession, which will have a lasting impact.”
