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Become a RIBA Chartered Member

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Individual Chartered Membership

Individual Chartered Membership

What's your future worth?

RIBA Chartered Membership is an investment in your career, your practice and your profession. Get an edge on the competition, work smarter and make the right connections by joining the RIBA.

Membership pays for itself – sign up to become a Chartered member of the RIBA and receive RIBA Journal (worth £158) and unlimited access to RIBAJ.com. You’ll also benefit from up to 25% off RIBA events, seminars and lectures and a FREE legal consultation.

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RIBA Chartered membership is great value, starting from only £259 a year – less than £5 a week

If you join in July or August and use code NQA2017 we’ll send you a copy of ‘Better Buildings: Learning from buildings in use’, which will provide you with inspiration and tools to deliver sustainable design.

Be outstanding

RIBA Chartered Membership helps you stand out from the crowd. It demonstrates to your clients and colleagues that you are committed to professional excellence. It says you are one of the best.

Use the RIBA letters after your name and the title Charted Architect
Use the RIBA crest on your website, business cards or drawings
Enter the RIBA regional, national and international awards and competitions

Be connected

Sometimes it really is who you know that makes all the difference. RIBA Chartered Membership enables you to make the right connections with experienced practitioners and like-minded individuals. You can also feel safe in the knowledge that someone has got your back when you need help.

Learn from the best by attending more than 400 local and national networking opportunities
Get involved with your regional office or join a special interest group
Take advantage of a range of on and offline opportunities to receive mentoring

Be inspired

A passion for architecture is something all RIBA Chartered Members share. RIBA encourages you to think differently with our thought-provoking events, programmes and publications.

Receive 20% off events, seminars and lectures
Receive an annual subscription to RIBA Journal (worth £158) and RIBAJ
Fast track your career with our Future Leaders programme, Principal Designer course and Guerrilla Tactics events

Be informed

Knowledge is power. With greater understanding and more finely tuned skills, we can be better architects. RIBA Chartered Membership can support your development.

Receive FREE legal advice on issues such as CDM regulations, intellectual property, fees and contract issues
Benefit from more than 1,200 FREE in-house CPD materials and opportunities and low cost seminars across the UK
Work smarter with access to a range of tools such as our latest guidance on CDM 2015 and the Principal Designer role and get to grips with BIM, digital design, business management, regulations and legal issues

How it works

group Your name will be put forward for election at the next Membership Admissions Committee, usually the 15th of each month

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star Once registered receive instant access to your RIBA affix and other benefits

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card_giftcard Receive welcome pack and certificate within 4 weeks of election

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Eligibility Criteria

IN UK

to become a Chartered member, you need 1 of the following:

RIBA Parts 1, 2 and 3 (or equivalent**)
OR

A qualification in architecture which is covered by the EU Professional Qualifications Directive (2005/36/EC)
AND
access to the profession of architect in the EU country in which the qualification was gained
AND
a minimum of 2 years of professional practical experience
Fill out an application form if you meet these criteria to apply from within the UK

OUTSIDE THE UK

to become a Chartered member, you need one of the following:

RIBA Parts 1, 2 and 3 (or equivalent**)
OR

A qualification in architecture which is covered by the EU Professional Qualifications Directive (2005/36/EC)
AND
access to the profession of architect in the EU country in which the qualification was gained
AND
a minimum of 2 years of professional practical experience

OR
RIBA Parts 1 and 2 with at least 2 years professional post-qualification experience
OR
Proof of full architect membership of one of 12 international institutes
Fill out an application form to apply for Chartered Membership from outside the UK

You may also be able to apply for RIBA Chartered Membership through individual assessment.

*fees are calculated based on your qualifying criteria, and date of application.

**includes ARB exemptions and some CAA courses gained before 2012. Please contact us for more details.

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We have a wide range of membership packages available. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff can help you decide which best suits your needs.

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