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Chartership

Gain professional recognition by becoming Chartered

The Geological Society of London is the recognised UK professional body for geoscientists across all areas of expertise.

We award the professional title of Chartered Geologist (CGeol) and are also licensed by the Science Council to award the title of Chartered Scientist (CSci). Both titles are of equal standing.

The 'Chartered' designation indicates a geoscience professional who has been peer assessed as having key competencies and experience in their field of practice. They are required to maintain their professional skills and knowledge through an appropriate programme of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and are bound by an enforceable Code of Conduct.

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Become Chartered

Discover the benefits of Chartership, check your eligibility and start your journey into Chartership

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Already Chartered

How to get the most out of your Chartership and ways you can elevate yourself further

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Restart your journey

Reinstate your Chartership if it has lapsed

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What are the benefits of being Chartered?

Chartership is relevant to all geoscientists, regardless of their role. We all have a responsibility to communicate the importance and societal relevance of Earth sciences.  Chartership is important for raising standards and strengthening public trust in our profession.  Chartered status also benefits you:

  • Be publicly recognised for your professional excellence
  • Improve career prospects and employability
  • Higher earning potential
  • Be the one that stands out
  • Become a leader within your field
  • Greater influence within own organisation and industry
  • International recognition of competence and commitment
  • Demonstrate your ethical credentials
  • Enhanced status and skills leading to higher self-esteem

How much does Chartership cost?

In order to maintain Chartered status you are required to pay an annual Chartership fee on top of your annual membership fee, showcasing your dedication to your professional development and 'competent person' status.

  • £133.00 for Chartered Geologist application
  • £135.00 for Chartered Scientist application
  • £250 for lapsed Chartership re-application fee

  • £59 per year for Chartered Geologist
  • £24 per year for Chartered Geologist (retired and not offering services)
  • £60.50 per year for Chartered Scientist
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Chartership FAQs

Got a question? Take a look through our FAQs

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Helpful resources

Find all the documents and resources you might need, whether an applicant. already Chartered, Assessor, Mentor or Supporter

Chartership Resources
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Hear from some of our existing Chartered Fellows

Learn how CGeol and CSci status has supported the careers of some of our Chartered Fellows.

Contact us

If you have any questions about Chartership, need any assistance or need to speak to a member of the team, please contact chartership@geolsoc.org.uk