Chartered Geographer post-nominals explained

Geographers work across a wide range of sub-disciplines. Applicants can select to apply as a Chartered Geographer (CGeog) or may choose to apply to one of the six approved post-nominals to signal a sub-disciplinary specialism:

• CGeog (Econ)

• CGeog (Geomorph)

• CGeog (GIS)

• CGeog (GI)

• CGeog (EO)

• CGeog (Teacher)

The adoption of a post-nominal is entirely optional.

All Chartered Geographer applications require you to demonstrate a depth of expertise, experience, and professional engagement in the field you have chosen. Expert sub-disciplinary assessors will review your application.

To apply for a particular sub-disciplinary post-nominal, your professional experience will need to be based around that specialism.

 

Specialisms explained:

• CGeog (Econ): for individuals working in roles involving economic development or analysing the socio-economic impacts of projects.

• CGeog (Geomorph): for individuals specialising in geomorphology such as hydrologists, river restoration specialists, or fluvial geomorphologists.

• CGeog (GIS): for individuals using GIS in their roles such as GIS consultants, land surveyors, or geospatial specialists.

• CGeog (GI) for individuals using data analysis, GIS, or geospatial skills in their role.

• CGeog (EO): for individuals specialising in Earth Observation such as remote sensing consultants or environmental consultants.

• CGeog (Teacher): for individuals who have successfully completed a teacher-training year within the qualifying period. Suitable for teachers of geography, however individuals do not have to be a teacher of geographer alone, for example they may teach a mix of geography and humanities.