The British Computer Society (BCS) is a Learned societies of the United Kingdom within the UK consisting of IT practitioners. The society has a Royal Charter. The society aims to provide a central place for IT practitioners to find information, and accredits individuals with post-nominal letters to symbolise different levels of membership within the society. The Society also acts to generate public awareness and appreciation of the associated social and economic benefits in IT.

The BCS was formed in 1957 to establish and maintain appropriate standards of education and experience, both for persons engaged in the profession or practice of IT and computing, and for those entering upon courses of study in computing and allied subjects.

Various elements of the BCS promote career development, including the BCS Young Professionals Group, for members under the age of 35 and ELITE for directors and executives working in leadership roles.

Grades of Membership

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The society has different grades of membership, a standard grade includes Affiliates, Students, Associate Members and Companions.

The professional grades include Member (MBCS) and Fellow (FBCS)

Additionally, professional members may apply for Chartered status of the BCS (CITP). The society is able to award CEng, IEng, EurIng and CSci.

Structure

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In common with many engineering institutions, the BCS is divided into a number of regional branches, and specialist groups. Currently there are 45 regional branches in the UK, 16 international sections and 53 specialist groups.

Trustees

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The Society is governed by a Trustee Board comprising the President, the Deputy President, the immediate past President, up to nine Vice Presidents (including Vice-President Finance), and five professional members elected by the advisory Council.

List (Historical) of Trustees Elected by Council Mr. A S Brown MBCS (2005-2008)

Dr. D Holdsworth CEng FBCS CITP (2005-2009)

Mr. R A McLaughlin CEng FBCS CITP (-2006)

Mrs. E K Somogyi FBCS CITP (2005-2008)

Mr. M B Stranks CEng FBCS CITP (2004-2008)

External links

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• Official site

See also

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• Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
• BCS-FACS Specialist Group
• IEEE Computer Society (IEEE CS)
• Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE)

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