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:
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CGeog (Econ)
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CGeog (EO)
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CGeog (Geomorph)
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CGeog (GIS)
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CGeog (GI)
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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:
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CGeog (Econ): for individuals working in roles involving economic development or analysing the socio-economic impacts of projects.
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CGeog (EO): for individuals working in roles which specialise in the use of remotely sensed data, including satellite imagery, data from drones or aerial imagery. This may include the development of services and data products.
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CGeog (Geomorph): for individuals specialising in geomorphology such as hydrologists, river restoration specialists, or fluvial geomorphologists.
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CGeog (GIS): for individuals using GIS in their roles such as GIS consultants, land surveyors, or geospatial specialists.
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CGeog (GI) for individuals using data analysis, GIS, or geospatial skills in their role.
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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.