Pricing and Examination Overview
Our fees cover everything you require to succeed with your studies.
Including CIPS e-books, unlimited support, additional online resource and tuition.
Additional fees for your membership and examinations are charged directly to CIPS.
| Level | Price Excl. VAT | VAT | Price Incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Professional Diploma | £2,258.33 | £451.67 | £2,710.00 |
| 5 Advanced Diploma | £1,941.67 | £388.33 | £2,330.00 |
| 4 Diploma | £1,620.83 | £324.17 | £1,945.00 |
| 3 Advanced Certificate | £1,516.67 | £303.33 | £1,820.00 |
| 2 Certificate | £1,125.00 | £225.00 | £1,350.00 |
| CIPS Membership | £195 (Valid for 12 months, required for your examination entry) |
Exam Fees
Exam Packages
| Exam Centre Incl. VAT | Remote Incl. VAT | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 6 | £876.00 | £1,068.00 |
| Level 5 | £900.00 | £1,104.00 |
| Level 4 | £900.00 | £1,104.00 |
| Level 3 | £540.00 | £660.00 |
| Level 2 | £540.00 | £660.00 |
The cost of the CIPS exam package includes 1 exam attempt per unit of study, any resits must be paid for separately.
Alternatively, learners can opt to pay for exams separately when they come to register to take an exam.
| Exam Centre Incl. VAT | Remote Incl. VAT | |
|---|---|---|
| Objective Response | £108.00 | £132.00 |
| Constructive Response | £144.00 | £174.00 |
The exam costs include the exam fee and an admin fee.
The cost of centre-based exams is correct for CIPS examination centres. Private examination centres may charge additional fees, which will be payable directly by the learner upon exam enrolment. CIPS exam fees are subject to change, learners will be updated of any increase in costs and requirements to pay any additional fees prior to exam enrolment.
| Objective Response | Constructive Response | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Professional Diploma | 3 | 4 |
| 5 Advanced Diploma | 6 | 2 |
| 4 Diploma | 6 | 2 |
| 3 Advanced Certificate | 5 | 0 |
| 2 Certificate | 5 | 0 |
Above shows the required number of each examination per level. Please note the overall fee for your examinations will be determined by your choice for an exam centre, or remote examination format.
Examination Style:
Objective Response (OR) (Level 2-6)
These questions allow you to select a response from a list of possible answers.
Constructed Response (CR) (Level 4-6)
These questions require you to create, or ‘construct’, a response to the question, such as an essay or case study.