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Grade: Member MCIPR

What is full membership?

There are several routes into full membership of the CIPR. In order to qualify for membership, you must be able to demonstrate one of the following:

Ten or more years experience in public relations
OR
Six years full time experience in public relations plus a commitment to provide a one-year record of your CPD activity twelve months after joining*
OR
The CIPR Diploma in Public Relations
OR
Three years full time experience in public relations and a CIPR approved qualification
OR
Ten or more years full time experience as a senior manager and hold a senior public relations position in a major organisation

You will also need to send a full CV or career synopsis with your application.

What does full membership offer me?

Why I joined the CIPR...

"I wanted to belong to a professional body with all that entails. The CIPR provides opportunities for education, networking and access to events and advice that can really help shape your career."
Wendy Moran MCIPR, Media Officer, Kingston Council

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Professional recognition
As a full member, you are entitled to use the letters MCIPR after your name and the CIPR member logo on your stationery, giving you proof of your professional status. And our Code of Conduct demonstrates to your employer or clients that you are committed to the highest professional standards.
CIPR PR Centre
Unlimited access to the Member Rooms in the CIPR PR Centre, giving you a London base where you can check your emails, have a small meeting, visit the PR library or simply have a coffee.
Support in your career development
Discounts on specialist PR training and access to the CIPR's continuous professional development scheme, Developing Excellence.
Stay in touch with the latest industry news and views
Free subscriptions to leading industry publications; regular email newsletters; the online CIPR Member Area; and Profile Extra, the online PR magazine.
Resources to help you work more effectively
Access to an unrivalled collection of communication guides, case studies, and research in the online Member Area - your exclusive PR resource at your fingertips, 24/7.
Help growing your business
Free Business Support and Legal helpline. And free registration on our Matchmaker service to put you in touch with clients looking for PR assistance. Last year, our members won £6 million of new business through Matchmaker.

These are just a few of the benefits available to you as a full Member. Read more about CIPR member benefits here.

How much do I have to pay?

UK annual fee: £210 or £190 if you pay by Direct Debit
International annual fee: £190

How do I apply?

Click here for an application form (pdf)

Complete your application form (pdf), sign it and attach a full and up-to-date CV or career synopsis.

Return your form to the CIPR with your payment details. If you are applying under the group membership scheme please ensure all the applications are sent together and are clearly marked 'group membership'.

Please Note: applications may take 3 to 4 weeks to process.

Other CIPR membership grades

*If you apply on the basis of six years experience we will ask you to send us a professional development plan immediately after you have joined. This is a basic plan including about five key points of learning activity that you would like to complete over the next year. It can include formal training, on the job training and personal development activity. A year after you join, we will contact you again and ask you to send in the record you have kept over the year about these learning activities.

Please visit the CPD section for more information on what CPD means and examples of how to complete an professional development plan and record.