Welcome to BCS Membership.

Find out why joining us and becoming part of the UK’s industry body for IT professionals is for you.   

Whether you’re looking for professional recognition and development opportunities or you want career guidance and support, we’ve got the tools and advice you need.

Or maybe you want to discuss the latest issues in IT, or learn about the newest developments in the industry, either in your field of expertise or something new. We’ve got over 40 local branches across the country and over 50 specialist groups in a huge variety of fields - we’ve run over 700 face to face networking events in the last year*. We also have a vibrant online community, as well as a number of International Sections worldwide. Our international members bring a wealth of experience and broaden our view of the global IT world.

You might want to get involved in helping to run a branch or group, or speak at one of their meetings. You can also join the discussion in the BCS Policy Hub. 

Whether it’s your career that’s most important, or the chance to get involved with the Institute, we know we’ve got something to offer. Take a look around the website and then click Join now, we look forward to welcoming you to our 70,000+ members that make the Institute what it is today. 

What does it cost?

* Based on 1 September 2011 to 31 August 2012