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Surveying profession

Explore surveying: a high-tech global profession shaping how we experience the world around us.

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Join RICS

RICS membership is the hallmark of trusted quality in the surveying profession and opens up a world of career and business opportunities

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Benefits of RICS membership

Gain from industry recognition, career opportunities and a network of peers

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Qualifying with RICS?

Assessment Resource Centre

ARC is our bespoke tool for RICS candidates to manage training, CPD records and competencies during the qualification and assessment process.

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What is surveying?

Explore a vibrant, high-tech profession with a world of career opportunities

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Career progression

Discover how to boost your employability and explore new career possibilities

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Global professional network

Being a member of RICS makes you part of a network of 130,000 professional peers

Phlip Boswinkel

I qualified with RICS more than 12 years ago. Looking at the global applicability of professional and ethical standards, I thought there was a real chance to have a transparent development sector.

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Get involved: broaden your skills and experience

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Inspire future surveyors

Get involved with our programmes to inspire tomorrow's professionals

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Market surveys

Use your industry experience to develop our standards, professional guidance and policy

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Specialist credentials

Broaden your career horizons through our range of specialist credentials

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Intelligent cities

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Surveying technology

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The value of data