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If you still have any questions about joining RICS or our qualifications, please call 02476 868 555, email join@rics.org or complete an enquiries form.
Or join one of our Enrolment Drop In Sessions.
There are two main types of RICS qualification - Associate member (AssocRICS) and Chartered member (MRICS). Each require you to pass an assessment. We offer different flexible ways through the assessment process, and will support you throughout your journey to qualifying as a member.
Student Member | |||
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Route to Student Member | Qualification required | Relevant experience & additional requirements | Application form |
Student | No minimum requirement | No minimum requirement | Apply |
Associate Member (AssocRICS) | |||
Route to Associate Member | Qualification required* | Relevant experience & additional requirements | Application form |
Associate | Relevant bachelor's degree A relevant higher / advanced / foundation qualification No qualifications |
1+ year of relevant experience 2+ years' of relevant experience 4+ years' of relevant experience |
Apply |
Associate Direct Entry** | RICS approved professional or vocational qualification |
No minimum requirement |
Apply |
Chartered Member (MRICS) | |||
Route to Chartered Member | Qualification required* | Relevant experience & additional requirements | Application form |
APC with 24 months structured training | RICS-accredited degree (completed or in-progress) |
You need to be in relevant employment | Apply |
APC with 12 months structured training | RICS-accredited degree (completed or in-progress) |
5+ years |
Apply |
APC without structured training | RICS-accredited degree (completed or in-progress) | 10+ years | Apply |
APC with preliminary review | Any bachelors degree or membership of a RICS approved professional body | 5+ years | Apply |
Degree Apprenticeship | Enrolled on RICS-accredited degree | You must be employed on a degree apprenticeship scheme | Apply |
Senior Professional Assessment** | None | 10+ years (5+ years if you have a post graduate degree) & you need to be able to demonstrate you have advanced responsibilities as a senior leader | Apply |
Specialist Assessment** | None | 10+ years (5+ years if you have a postgraduate degree) & you need to be able to demonstrate you have advanced responsibilities for delivering specialist services | Apply |
Academic Assessment** | Relevant degree | 3+ years relevant experience working in academia | Apply |
MRICS Direct Entry** | RICS approved professional or vocational qualification | 5+ years | Apply |
RICS Fellow (FRICS) | |||
Route to Fellow Member | Am I eligible to become an RICS Fellow (FRICS)? | Application guide | Application form |
RICS Fellow | You must already be a Chartered RICS Member and meet our eligibility criteria | Fellow application guide | Register your interest |
*Any qualifications must be relevant to your selected pathway
**If you apply for these routes your application will go through a vetting process. You will be notified how long this process will take once you have successfully applied.
You can enrol at any time in your career as long as you meet one of our eligibility requirements before applying for assessment. Student members can also begin their qualification process if they are on work placement as part of an RICS-accredited degree.