RGS: Geospatial Career development - Mike Cottrill and Lucy Allen

Chartered Geographer

• A professional accreditation awarded to geographers who demonstrate their geographical skills and knowledge

• Administered by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

• Privy Council status awarded in 2002

• Four CGeog post nominals: GIS, Economic, Geomorphology, Teacher

• >520 CGeogs approved worldwide

• About 10% abroad

• Collaborate with the AGI on CGeog (GIS)

W: www.rgs.org W: www.rgs.org/CharteredStatus E: [email protected]

To apply you must:• be a Fellow of RGS-IBG

Have geographical training:• Hold an Honours degree in Geography or a related subject (60% geography)• Have 6 years post-graduation experience• OR have no degree and 15 years experience

Have the right experience• Prove you are applying geographical skills and

knowledge• Demonstrate a range of CPD activities• Demonstrate a passion for geography• Justify why you want to be a CGeog

Application Criteria


A framework of competencies has also been developed to help those working towards achieving Chartered Geographer status, looking at the four key areas of work experience most valued by the assessment panel. The competencies provide examples in these areas, which are based around the ability to:

• Apply geographical skills, knowledge and understanding

• Innovate• Act professionally• Communicate and influence

Professional standards framework


• Enhances career profile

• Recognises experience, professionalism and commitment to geography

• Demonstrates an ongoing commitment to professional development

• The only internationally recognised accreditation for geographers

• In some organisations Chartered employees are paid more; employers charge clients more

• Networking and annual social events

• RGS-IBG Membership benefits – lectures, events, magazine

The benefits of applying


E-mail the following [email protected]:

• An application form (incorporates Fellowship application)

• Detailed CV • Professional Self Evaluation justifying

why you should be awarded CGeog status (1000 words)

• An application checklist • Payment details (for Fellowship and

one off £50 admin fee)• CPD Log• Any supporting documents • Arrange for 2 references

How to apply


All application documents and information are on the website: W: www.rgs.org/charteredstatus; E: [email protected]

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