Student membership
The Institute offers membership to students at special rates as an introduction to the activities of the organisation and an opportunity for dialogue with members of the Institute and other industry professionals.
To become a student member of the BIID you must be enrolled on an accredited course. This should be either:
- An HND, FdA, BA, BSc, MA or MDes in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, 3D Design or Spatial Design offered by a university recognised by the UK government. For a list of interior design courses click here http://www.ucas.com/
- A Certificate, Diploma or BA in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, 3D Design or Spatial Design offered by an independent course provider that has been accredited by a recognised accrediting body. An example of a recognised accrediting body might be the British Accreditation Council (BAC), the Open and Distance Learning Quality Council (ODLQC), City and Guilds or Edxcel. Some independent course providers also offer courses that are validated by UK universities. The course must include a minimum of 200 hours of study.
- A non-UK course offered by a nationally recognised and independently accredited university/school/institute in the country it is offered in
2011-2012 Student subscription rates
£38.00 + VAT (£45.60)
VAT is not payable by individuals based outside the UK
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Benefits of membership
Why Join?
- Be part of an established, highly respected and professional body
- The British Institute of Interior Design is the only body for interior design to be called an Institute as granted by the Secretary of State in 2009
- This is your opportunity for individual dialogue with the Institute and industry professionals
Membership provides numerous benefits, no matter what stage you are at in your career or where you are based in the world. These include:
Professional Development
- Endless possibilities to learn more through a wide and varied range of Continuing Professional Development seminars, events, lectures and regional events
- Opportunity to participate in the Annual Mentoring Programme
- Access to the Members’ Area on the website: where news, diary listings and staff vacancies are frequently posted
- Regular up-dates via our E-Newsletter on Institute activities and industry news
- Opportunity to network with other Students, Associates and established Members of the Association
Discounts
- Complimentary industry/fair tickets and discounts on trade magazines
- Special student rate for the Directory of Members
- 10% off purchases at RIBA Bookshops
Upgrade to Associate
Following completion of a full-time degree, full-time one-year diploma course or level 5 equivalents, a student will be invited to apply for Associate membership and will be granted automatic entry on receipt of a completed application and satisfactory references.
Those who have obtained a professional certificate or a certificate from a professional home study course will be invited to continue with their student membership for a further year whilst gaining work experience before applying for Associate membership. Students may also continue at this level up to two years.
The application fee for Associate membership will be waived for student members upgrading within a month of their student membership expiring.