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Licentiate (LRPS) Exemption

You could be awarded a Licentiate distinction without having to submit a portfolio!

If you've completed any of the following academic courses in the last 5 years (January 1st 2018) you can apply!

Download a copy of the exemption application form, fill it in and send it back to us along with photocopies of all relevant certificates. Please send digital copies to distinctions@rps.org  

The accompanying evidence must state your full name, the award gained, date gained and place of study. (All academic courses must be governed by a UK awarding body).

All Exemption applications will be put forward on the first working day of each month. Applicants will be notified of the outcome soon after this date.

Please note: all applicants must be a member of the RPS before applying. Please join online or contact the membership department. 

Successful Applicants will then receive a letter of confirmation, certificate and lapel badge.

Prices for exemption are: 

Licentiate: £42.50
Associate: £60.00 

Licentiate (LRPS)

The only academic courses we recognise for Licentiate exemption are as follows:

  1. HNC / HND in Photography
  2. BTEC Extended Diploma Photography
  3. Photographic Foundation Degree
  4. BA Hons Degree in Photographywith a 2:2. 
  5. Photography A Level - Grade A or A* / Scottish Highers
  6. C&G Level 3 Diploma in Professional Photo Imaging 7512-03 500/6950/0
  7. C&G Level 3 Diploma in Photography 7512-03 500/8079/9
  8. C&G Level 3 Diploma in Photography and Photo Imaging 7512-03 500/6949/4
  9. Also accepted is a combination of any C&G level 3 certificates courses completed that are more or equal to the 400 Guided Learning Hours: e.g. 7511-31 Level 3 Certificate in Photo Imaging (290 GLH) or 7511-29 Level 3 Certificate in Photography and Photo Imaging (220 GLH)
  10. OCA Photography (any combination of Two Awards required at level 2 (HE5) or level 3 (HE6).

Non-academic

Exemption for the Licentiate distinction is also available if any of the following apply to you. 

  1. If you are a current LBIPP Licentiate of the British Institute of Professional Photography
  2. If you are a current LMPA Licentiate of the Master Photographers Association

"It was an opportunity I simply couldn’t pass up. My application to The Royal Photographic Society allowed me to join a group where we all showcase our own expression and view on life through our photographs. We all share a common interest, and that was something I wanted to be a part of."
- Harry Beresford LRPS

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ARPS Exemptions

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Contact us

For help with your Licentiate exemption application please contact:

E: distinctions@rps.org
T: +44 (0)117 3164473

9am - 5pm Monday to Friday GMT.