Qualifying criteria
Associate-Members are an integral part of any design team. You will be able to solve structural engineering problems and contribute to the production of viable structural design solutions using appropriate methods of analysis, and be able to exercise independent technical judgement and management.
As an Associate-member, you may also enjoy formal recognition of your professional status by using the designation AMIStructE.
Additionally, you may gain further professional registration with the Engneering Council and use the designation Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
Qualifying to become an Associate-member is straightforward and involves three key stages:
- Hold an Institution accredited Bachelors (ordinary degree) or the equivalent e.g. a HND plus Associate-Membership Examination.
- Successfully complete the IPD programme. This training programme includes 13 core objectives set to bridge the gap between education and becoming a qualified Associate-Member
- Attend and pass a Professional Review Interview (PRI) and the seven hour Associate-Membership Exam
The Institution has created a number of bridges and ladders between all the grades and Associate-Membership can be used as a stepping stone to other grades of membership.
Other Routes to Becoming an Associate-member
Contact the membership department to find out more about these alternative routes to becoming an Associate-Member:
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Mutual recognition agreements exist with other professional qualifying organisations, including the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE), the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA), the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) and Engineers Ireland (IEI)...Read more |
How to apply
To apply for Associate-Membership, you will need to complete the following documents and submit the appropriate fee:
Form AM 
or Form AM/MRA depending on which route you intend to follow (please see above for further information)
Associate-Membership Initial Professional Development forms
N.B. If you are applying through the MRA Route you are not required to complete the Associate-Membership Initial Professional Development forms.
| Fees and subscriptions for 2010 |
| Application fee |
£60 |
| Annual subscription |
£170* |
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| Engineering Council fees (optional) |
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| Registration as IEng |
£36* |
| if already IEng registered |
£24† |
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| Examination related fees |
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| Associate-Member exam fee |
£250 |
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| Interview fees |
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| Individually managed/accredited training scheme |
£80 |
| Retrospectively Collated Route |
£120 |
* Candidates are required to pay the graduate/student member subscription (as appropriate) pending transfer to Associate-Member.
† The annual IEng fee can either be paid through the Institution or the existing institute/body that it is currently paid through.