The Institute of Risk Management

Student Membership and Examination Fees 2006/2007

Important - The new International Diploma launched in October 2007. The academic year 2007/8 is a transition year, with some students who are already studying remaining on the original syllabus for this year only. Please note that for the transition year, there are different fees for students at different stages.

If you are new to the Diploma, please simply refer to the fees in the 'New Students' table below.

If you are already a student of the original Diploma, please ensure you consult the correct table - depending on whether you are moving to the new syllabus or staying with the old syllabus this year.

If you are already studying for the Diploma and are unsure which syllabus you should be on this year, please see transition year info or contact the Education Team on studentqueries@theirm.org or 020 7709 9808.

New Students - fees

Fee	Standard rate	Discounted rate (low GDP)	What is this for?
Module fee per module	£250	£212.50	- exam entry - essential materials such as detailed module handbooks, practice papers, etc - student support via IRM website including module discussion forums, and access to the examiners
Online resources fee per module	£100	£100	Online reading room containing all the reading you need for your studies Guidance on required reading
IRM student membership annual	£165	£93.50	Student membership of the institute entitles you to benefits such as - leading industry magazines and journals - free access to the IRM Annual Lecture, Special Interest Groups and Regional groups - free or discounted access to industry learning and networking events - access to the IRM membership via the online discussion forum
Admission fee first year only	£100	£100	The admission fee is payable in the first year only.

Students moving to the new International Diploma,

from the original diploma - fees

Fee	Standard rate-	Discounted rate (low GDP)	What is this for?
Module fee: New Diploma syllabus per module	£175	£148.75	- exam entry - essential materials such as detailed module handbooks, practice papers, etc - student support via IRM website including module discussion forums, and access to the examiners
Online resources fee per module	£75	£75	Online reading room containing all the reading you need for your studies. Please note, this replaces the need to buy books from a reading list. Guidance on required reading
IRM student membership annual	£110	£93.50	Student membership of the institute entitles you to benefits such as - leading industry magazines and journals - free access to the IRM Annual Lecture, Special Interest Groups and Regional groups - free or discounted access to industry learning and networking events - access to the IRM membership via the online discussion forum

Students remaining on the original diploma

during the transitional year - fees

Fee	Standard rate	Discounted rate (low GDP)	What is this for?
Module fee - original diploma syllabus per module	£135	£114.75	- exam entry - essential materials such as detailed module handbooks, practice papers, etc - student support via IRM website including module discussion forums, and access to the examiners
Text books	Prices vary, depending on books on the reading list for your module(s)	Prices vary, depending on books on the reading list for your module(s)	Your reading for your chosen module(s). Please note, on the new DIploma, this will be replaced by the reading room.
IRM student membership annual	£110	£93.50	Student membership of the institute entitles you to benefits such as - leading industry magazines and journals - free access to the IRM Annual Lecture, Special Interest Groups and Regional groups - free or discounted access to industry learning and networking events - access to the IRM membership via the online discussion forum
Project Risk Management	£250	£212.50	This fee is only for those taking the Project Risk Management module; run in conjunction with the Association for Project Management (APM)

For fee enquiries please contact studentqueries@theirm.org

Low GDP rate
A discount of 15% is available for those students who reside in low GDP countries.

The following low GDP countries list is based on the Human Development Report 2003 published by the United Nations Development Programme:

Azerbaijan, Angola, Bangladesh, Central African Republic, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Moldova (Republic of), Mongolia, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe.