Membership Categories and Fees
The table below shows BASES membership categories, fees and the eligibility criteria for each category.
For more information on the member benefits applicable to each membership category, see the Member Benefits page.
| Category | Annual Fee | Criteria |
| Professional | £94 Direct Debit £99 Non-Direct Debit £9 Monthly Direct Debit |
Open to those possessing a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree in a field related to sport and exercise science; or a degree in another area but working within the sport and/or exercise sciences field. |
Student |
£24 Direct Debit £29 Non-Direct Debit |
Open to anyone studying: a university degree (bachelor’s or master’s), |
Graduate |
£49 Direct Debit £54 Non-Direct Debit |
Open for Three years to all students who have recently completed a |
Overseas |
£49 Direct Debit £54 Non-Direct Debit |
Open to anyone who qualifies for professional membership but lives |
Affiliate |
£49 Direct Debit £54 Non-Direct Debit |
Open to anyone with an interest in sport and exercise science, but |
| £39 Direct Debit £44 Non-Direct Debit |
Open to schools, colleges, NGBs, private companies and sports clubs |
Additional Information
Student membership lasts for up to 4 years and is intended for individuals actively studying towards a degree in sport and/or exercise science (bachelor's or master's). After 4 years as a student member, BASES requires evidence of continuing study to process student membership renewal.
BASES also offers a 3 year student membership designed for undergraduate students. The cost for 3 year student membership is £69, working out at just £23 per year.
Graduate membership is for recent graduates of a bachelor's or master's degree in sport and/or exercise science; and for individuals on a sport and exercise science related PhD programme. Graduate membership lasts for 3 years unless studying towards a PhD. Members who are enrolled on a PhD programme are eligible to remain as graduate members until the completion of their PhD.
Affiliate organisations receive 3 printed copies (upon request) of the BASES Careers Guide each year.
Please note:
- You can become a member at any time through the year. Membership is annual and the renewal date is 12 months from the date of joining
- Annual direct debits: payments from your bank will be taken within 7 working days of your join date/renewal date.
- Monthly direct debits: the first payment from your bank will be taken within 7 working days of your join date; subsequent payments will then occur on, or around, the same date every month.
- Memberships are non-refundable
- Please note that your membership fee is tax deductible.
- To cancel your membership please contact enquiries@bases.org.uk
- To cancel your direct debit payment please contact officemanager@bases.org.uk
BASES offers reduced membership rates to institutions looking to purchase bulk membership for their lecturers and students. Click here to read more about bulk membership. If you would like further information please contact eforsyth@bases.org.uk