Membership of the CIPR is open to anyone working, studying or just interested in public relations. There are a number of grades of membership spanning the different levels of experience and qualifications in public relations.
- Affiliate
Open to UK and overseas practitioners with fewer than three years of PR experience or those working in a related industry. - Associate ACIPR
Open to UK and overseas practitioners with at least three years' PR experience or the CIPR Advanced Certificate or a CIPR approved qualification. - Member MCIPR
Open to UK and overseas practitioners. There are several routes into full membership of the CIPR, including 10 years of PR experience or the CIPR Diploma or six years of PR experience and participation in CIPR CPD. - Fellow FCIPR
Open to UK and overseas practitioners and awarded by the Institute in recognition of significant contribution to the Institute or the industry. - Student
Open to those studying on a UK higher education course lasting more than 12 months. - Global Affiliate
Open to non-UK residents only.
Not sure which grade to apply for?
Applications can only be accepted at the correct grade, so please read through the requirements for each grade carefully or use our membership wizard to help you find out for which grade you might be eligible.
Further information
Please contact our membership team if you would like information or advice on:
- which grade to apply for
- upgrading your membership
- how to apply or how to request an application form.
