Royal Geographical Society- Chartered Geographer
Added to website: 08 May 2005
Chartered Geographer (CGeog) is the professional accreditation for those who can demonstrate competence, experience and professionalism in the use of geographical knowledge or skills in the workplace, and who are committed to maintaining their professional standards through ongoing continuing professional development (CPD).
You can apply to become a Chartered Geographer and become a Fellow at the same time. Chartered Geographer is available only to Fellows of the Royal Geographical Society with IBG. Fellowship of the Society is available to individuals with a Geography degree or other appropriate background in geography or a related-discipline recognised by the Society’s Council.
Why become a Chartered Geographer?
CGeog is the only internationally recognised professional accreditation for geographers.
The accreditation has been approved by the Privy Council and is on a par with those offered by other professional bodies.
It recognises your experience and commitment to geography and your achievement professionally within the discipline.
It demonstrates your commitment to maintaining professional standards through continually updating and developing your geographical skills and knowledge.
It enhances your personal professional portfolio.
How do I maintain standards?
As a CGeog you will be selecting, undertaking and briefly reporting annually on your chosen programme of CPD.
A wide range of CPD activities are eligible, including those you currently undertake such as participation in conferences and workshops, training courses, journal and other publications, private study, and website and intranet development.
You may, if you wish, become a mentor for those early in their careers aspiring to CGeog status.
How do I apply?
Application forms can be downloaded from the Chartered Geographer web pages: www.rgs.org/charteredstatus The website also provides a list of requirements for validation as a CGeog and other information pertaining to the award. If you have questions please email rhed@rgs.org
Requirements
Applicants must be a Fellow of the Society but can apply for this at the same time as applying for professional recognition.
Application must be complete and consist of Application Form, CV, Professional Report, Two cited referees and the Application Fee.
Applicants must hold either an Honours degree or BEd in Geography or related discipline, or have completed a degree that has a minimum 60% geography content to the satisfaction of the Society’s Council, or any other comparable academic experience.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate at least six years of experience in using geographical knowledge and skills in the workplace since graduation.
A strand of CGeog exists for teachers of geography who can demonstrate involvement beyond the routine duties of teaching.
Applications take approximately ten weeks to be processed as this involves external assessment by a peer panel of assessors and final approval by the Society’s Council. If you are not currently a Fellow of the Society you may apply for Fellowship at the same time as the application for CGeog status. Fellowship application forms can be found on www.rgs.org/membership
