To be eligible to apply through the EPFT scheme you must

• have a psychology degree (2:1 (‘upper second) or above) or have completed an approved conversion course or a Masters degree, AND be eligible for the British Psychological Society (BPS) Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). You must have the qualification that grants you eligibility for GBC before the application deadline*. If the qualification that grants you eligibility for GBC is not from the UK or Ireland, you will be required to enter your BPS membership number at the application stage (see below)
• be able to demonstrate that you have gained a minimum of one years full-time (i.e. 37 hours a week for 52 weeks or part-time equivalent) experience working with children and young people within an educational, health, social care, youth justice, childcare or community setting by the application deadline. This can be made up of all paid employment or at least nine months full-time equivalent paid employment and the equivalent of three months sustained relevant voluntary experience. Any additional paid/voluntary experience over the one-year minimum requirement should also be included
• have permission to work in England for the duration of the course and for at least three years after completing the course. If you are uncertain of your immigration status you should contact the Home Office