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Types of Membership
Types of Membership
RICS credentials are only awarded to individuals who meet the most rigorous education, experience and ethical requirements.
Levels of Membership
MRICS - Member of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
The letters MRICS represent professionalism and quality and are awarded to individuals who meet the following criteria:
FRICS - Fellow of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
The letters FRICS represent a prestigious RICS award that reflects the career achievements of a special group of property professionals. Typically, Fellows are leaders in their field who have completed unique projects and contributed to the profession.
The letters MRICS represent professionalism and quality and are awarded to individuals who meet the following criteria:
Requirements
- Education - the individual must hold a relevant Bachelor's level qualification and/or an RICS recognized professional designation.
- Experience - most individuals have at least ten years relevant experience. Those with a Master's degree many only need five years.
- Ethics - the individual agrees to be accountable to a strict code of conduct.
- Evaluation - most individuals complete written submissions and a final assessment interview to communicate professional and technical competence.
FRICS - Fellow of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
The letters FRICS represent a prestigious RICS award that reflects the career achievements of a special group of property professionals. Typically, Fellows are leaders in their field who have completed unique projects and contributed to the profession.
The route to membership best suited for you depends on the amount of professional experience you have, the professional and/or academic qualifications that you have earned and the employment role that you currently hold.