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BSA Full Member (Waged)

Full Conference

£468*

Day Rate

£215*

BSA Concessionary Member (Unwaged, ECR, Student, Retired, Teacher) and members based in a Category B country

Full Conference

£248*

Day Rate

£110*

Non-member (UK & International Category A Country)**

Full Conference

£682*

Day Rate

£385*

Non-member (International Category B Country)**

Full Conference

£468*

Day Rate

£110*

* An early booking discount applies up until 23:59 GMT on 24 January 2027. Conference registrations made after this date will incur a £50 charge.

** Categories A and B countries are based on World Bank GNI figures and roughly match those used by the ISA, who similarly differentiate by country of residence.

PLEASE NOTE: Membership rates will increase as of 1 January 2027.

Funded Places

For the 2027 conference, we are offering 70 free places to help BSA members who may find it difficult to obtain funding for attendance at our Annual Conference (20 of these places are kindly supported by the main conference sponsor, SAGE).

These places will include registration and daytime catering at the conference (travel costs are not covered) and will be allocated as follows:

  • 40 Early Career and Postgraduate members
  • 30 free places for those facing severe financial hardship

You must be a paid up member of the BSA at the time of application and the conference dates.

Applications will open once all abstract decisions have been communicated by Monday, 9 November 2026.

The deadline for applications is: Friday, 20 November 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. How can I check my BSA membership status?
A. There are a number of ways you can check your BSA membership status. You can call the BSA Office on 0191 383 0839, email: enquiries@britsoc.org.uk or request your forgotten login details on the BSA Members Area. Lapsed members can also renew or re-join online. Find out more about joining the BSA.

Q. What does my conference registration include?
A. Your conference registration includes access to all of the academic conference sessions, conference programme, and refreshments including lunch but excluding dinner on the day(s) your registration is valid for.

Q. Will the BSA send me a letter of invitation for visa purposes?
A. In most circumstances your abstract acceptance email and your conference booking confirmation will be sufficient for visa applications. If you require the acceptance email to be attached to a BSA letterhead pdf, please email the BSA Events Team.

Booking Cancellations - Important Information

Subject as provided below the BSA accepts your booking form as a firm and binding booking. Cancellations of bookings must be made in writing via email to the BSA Events Team. Letters to members of the Conference Organising Team will not be accepted as cancellations.

Cancellations received up to and including 1 March 2027 will incur a 15% administration fee.

Cancellations received after 1 March 2027 will not be eligible for a refund on any fees related to meals or accommodation or registration.

Refunds will not be payable for any total or partial failure of performance by the BSA of its duties and obligations under this Agreement occasioned by any act of God including but not limited to fire, flood, drought, tempest; act of government or state, war, civil commotion, insurrection, blockade, embargo, prevention from or hindrance in obtaining any raw materials, energy or other supplies, interruption of utility service, labour disputes of whatever nature including but not limited to strike, lock out or boycott; fuel shortage, disruption to transportation services or facilities, and any other reason beyond the control of the BSA.

Benefit from Member Rates

Did you know you can make substantial savings on conference registration fees by becoming a member of the BSA. Join now!

Reciprocal Agreements

BSA reciprocal agreements members can attend partner organisations' events at reduced rates.  The BSA has reciprocal agreements with: The Australian Sociological Association, British Society of Criminology, Social Policy Association, Sociological Association of Aotearoa (New Zealand).  Please contact the BSA Events Team to register at the reciprocal agreement rate. 

Key Dates

  • Special Event Submission Deadline: Friday, 11 September 2026
  • Abstract Submission Deadline: Friday, 11 September 2026
  • Abstract decisions to go out: No later than Monday 9 November 2026
  • Funded places application deadline: Friday, 20 November 2026
  • Presenter booking deadline: Monday, 7 December 2026
  • Early booking deadline: Sunday, 24 January 2027 (Midnight)
  • Registration closes: Monday, 8 February 2027
  • BSA Annual Conference: Wednesday, 31 March – Friday, 2 April 2027

Contact Information

BSA Events Team
Email: events@britsoc.org.uk
Tel: 0191 383 0839

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