Required experience at application
At least 10 years' relevant experience before starting APC. Pre-degree experience can count

Required academic/professional qualifications
RICS accredited degree

APC requirements
Completion of professional development over the last 12 months

Final assessment submissions

• Record of professional development over last 12 months
• Critical analysis (3 000 words)
• Resume
• Record of competence
• Previous referral report (if applicable) 

Final assessment

• 60-minute interview including 10-minute presentation on critical analysis and resume
• Testing on professional practice/ethics

Those undertaking an accredited masters degree part time may enrol on to the APC and complete the structured training concurrently. They must have graduated from their degree course before being eligible to take final assessment.

For more information click on one of the following:

• APC FAQ - General questions
• APC FAQ - Enrolement
• APC FAQ - Interim 
• APC FAQ - Final assessment
• APC final assessment dates - Graduate route 3
• July 2006 APC guides for candidates, supervisors, counsellors and employers, templates, and timings 
• July 2002 APC guides for candidates, supervisors, counsellors and employers, and templates 
• APC pathway guides 

For the other graduate routes:

• Graduate route - Option 1
• Graduate route - Option 2