What is an RICS accredited degree?

Accreditation is our process of working with education providers to recognise programmes relevant to a career in surveying and that support routes to professional qualification. RICS-accreditation demonstrates a globally-recognised standard of surveying education.

How do you get RICS certified?

You can enrol at any time in your career but must meet one of the following before applying for assessment:

  1. 1 year of relevant experience and a relevant bachelor’s degree.
  2. 2 years of relevant experience and a relevant higher/advanced/foundation qualification.
  3. 4 years of relevant experience (no qualifications required).

How long does it take to become RICS qualified?

In contrast, having a RICS accredited degree, you can undertake just 24 months of structured workplace training before applying to take your final APC assessment.

Can you become a chartered surveyor without a degree?

To qualify as a Chartered Surveyor, you need to complete a degree accredited by the RICS. You’ll then spend time in employment undergoing your Assessment of Professional Competence (APC). You are granted Membership of RICS after your APC Final Assessment.

How do I get RICS qualified without a degree?

If you want to get into surveying but you haven’t got a relevant degree, you needn’t worry. What you do need to do is complete a postgraduate property qualification accredited by RICS, and you can do this in one of two ways: you can study an accredited conversion course before applying for jobs.

Does a surveyor have to be RICS?

When you choose a surveyor with RICS credentials, you are choosing a business that guarantees the standards of the organisation. It is also true, however, that many highly experienced and skilled surveyors do not choose to become accredited through RICS for a wide range of reasons.

How do I become a chartered surveyor without a degree?

If you haven’t got a degree, you could join an RICS approved Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship. This pathway will see you working as a trainee quantity surveyor while you study a surveying degree on a part time basis, gaining both theoretical and practical knowledge as you go.

What qualifications do you need to be a surveyor in the UK?

You’ll usually need a degree or professional qualification approved by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in a subject like:

  • surveying.
  • construction.
  • civil engineering.
  • building engineering.

Is it worth becoming a chartered surveyor?

Ultimately, becoming a Chartered Surveyor is hard work. There is no getting away from it. Upon graduating with a RICS accredited degree, it takes a dedicated mind and determined work ethic to complete the additional stages of development that will then propel you to Chartered status. But it’s worth it.

What is the point of RICS?

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors promotes and enforces the highest professional qualifications and standards in the development and management of land, real estate, construction and infrastructure.

How hard is it to become a Chartered Surveyor?

A Chartered Surveyor Apprenticeship takes five years to complete. The entry requirements include three A levels at Grace C or equivalent, including completion of a Level 3 Surveying Technician Apprenticeship. At the end of your apprenticeship, you will acquire a degree for free, together with becoming MRICS.