Graduate Member
Graduate Members are engineers who have completed an accredited (or recognised) structural and/or civil engineering degree or the equivalent. Graduate Members work towards becoming professionally qualified as either Associate-Members or Chartered Members.
Applicants for this grade of membership need to hold one of the following:
Accredited degree
A degree in civil or structural engineering from a university course accredited by the Institution through the Joint Board of Moderators or an Institution-approved equivalent qualification.
Recognised degree
If you have an academic degree that has not been accredited by the Institution, you may still apply to become a Graduate Member if the degree is recognised by one of the following three international Mutual Recognition Agreements:
Academic assessment
If you have neither of the above, you can still qualify to become a Graduate Member by applying for an academic assessment. The Institution’s Academic Qualifications Panel (AQP) will review your academic qualifications and compare them against the learning outcomes that are required for you to become either a Chartered Member or an Associate-Member. The results will help us determine whether your qualifications are comparable with equivalent verified qualifications.
We’ll be able to advise on whether you'll need to take some further learning in order to satisfy our academic requirements for your chosen professional grade of membership.
If the qualification that you hold is not accredited, and as such requires assessment under the Institution's Individual Case Procedure (ICP), an assessment fee of £120 will apply.
2013 fees
We encourage recent graduates to join within 12 months of completing their degree course, to ensure that you receive as much of our support as possible at this critical time in your career.
Join within 12 months of your graduation to receive a discount on the standard Graduate Member fee for up to two years.
Annual subscription: £137
Student Member transferring to Graduate Membership:
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1st year: £46
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2nd year: £91
If a candidate does not apply for Graduate membership
within 12 months of completing their studies they will be required to pay the full annual subscription of £137
Note: We operate a pro rata system for fees meaning that the amount payable will be determined by your application date. Please email membership@istructe.org to obtain the current (pro-rated) fee.
How to apply
To apply for Graduate Membership, please complete this form.
Note: You will need to provide a certified copy* of your degree certificate and the relevant payment along with your application form. Applicants requiring an academic assessment will need to provide certified copies of their academic transcripts.
*A photocopy which has been signed by your employer or supporter stating it is a true copy.