Membership Types

IfSE Student members must be enrolled in a higher or Further education course based upon a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) subject or one which leads to the award of a master's or bachelor's degree, or to a Level 3 or higher vocational course.

Students enrolled on an eligible course at one of our UKAB member Universities are entitled to reduced cost Student Membership. This is accessed using a discount code provided by the membership team.

Not eligible to vote

Not eligible to use Post Nominals

Proof of current enrolment on a suitable course

There are no qualifying criteria to become an Affiliate Member of IfSE other than signing the code of conduct.

Not eligible to vote

Not eligible to use Post Nominals

Not eligible for professional registration

Proof of age for Senior Members

Individuals applying for IfSE Professional Membership, must include educational and experiential evidence with their membership application, such as uploading a CV document. Qualifying criteria include:

• UK Honours degree in a subject which appears in the Engineering Council's accredited course database, with or without a "requires further learning" caveat
• A qualification in another subject at Honours degree level, along with an evidence statement demonstrating at least two years' post-graduation experience which is relevant to Systems Engineering
• Current professionally registered status with another UK Professional Engineering Institute and can provide evidence that they are currently practicing as a systems engineer
• INCOSE ESEP, CSEP or ASEP qualification along with an evidence statement demonstrating at least two years' post-graduation experience which is relevant to Systems Engineering
• Evidence of having passed the INCOSE SEP knowledge exam within the last 5 years along with an evidence statement demonstrating at least two years' post-graduation experience which is relevant to Systems Engineering
• The Systems Engineering Degree Apprenticeship (SEDA, formerly SEMAP) master's qualification along with an evidence statement demonstrating at least two years' post-graduation experience which is relevant to Systems Engineering
• Other level 7, or level 6, degree apprenticeships in STEM subjects where the courses are approved by IfATE along with an evidence statement demonstrating at least two years' post-graduation experience which is relevant to Systems Engineering
• Level 5,4 or 3 apprenticeships in STEM subjects which are approved by IfATE along with an evidence statement demonstrating at least two years' post-graduation experience which is relevant to Systems Engineering.
• Level 5, 4, or 3 higher education qualifications in STEM subject when combined with an evidence statement demonstrating at least three years' post-graduation experience (or the equivalent thereof) which is relevant to Systems Engineering

Eligible to vote

Eligible to use Post Nominals

CV including experiential evidence

Educational Certificates where relevant

Proof of age for Senior Members

Transition to Registered Member is only permitted for those Professional Members who have been successful in applying for and obtaining a professional qualification (CEng, IEng, EngTech) through the Institute's defined processes.

Eligible to vote

Eligible to use Post Nominals

N/A

Awarded to existing Professional Members or Registered Members, based upon a peer-reviewed nomination and assessment process with all recommendations ratified by the directors.

Eligible to vote

Eligible to use Post Nominal FIfSE

Additional application process

Awarded to specific individuals who have made a significant contribution in the field of Systems Engineering and who would not be eligible to apply for Fellow status (most likely through lack of currency in the discipline). This is intended to be a rarely used class of membership and requires approval by the directors.

Eligible to vote

Eligible to use Post Nominal HonFIfSE

N/A