Maximise your membership

AS, A-Level, Undergraduate

• Events: Access discounted rates for events with FREE access to virtual events hosted by the Geological Society, saving you £££
• Training: Get up to 70% off Training Courses as a way to elevate your studies - this member rate can be applied on top of the early-bird discount for further savings
• Regional Groups and the Early Careers Network: Opt-in to be included in Regional Groups and the Early Careers Network as a chance to network with people in industry, find a potential mentor and learn more about opportunities in the geosciences
• Lyell Collection: Access over 500 online publications in the Lyell Collection, including content from your chosen journal and from the Book Archive, with continued access after your studies
• Library: Utilise the library and map room at Burlington House, London - with over 40,000 maps available to borrow via in-person or postal loans, the only geological society to loan its maps!
• Bookshop: Benefit from an up to 50% discount on books and more in the online bookshop
• Geoscientist magazine: Receive a quarterly print copy of Geoscientist magazine delivered to your door, filled with cutting-edge research, news, diagrams and more

Masters, PhD

• Events: Benefit from preferential rates for events, including complimentary access to the annual GeoFutures symposium
• Training: Get up to 50% off Training Courses, which can be logged as CPD towards Chartership - this member rate can be applied on top of the early-bird discount for further savings
• Chartership opportunities: Progress your career with the option to become a Chartered Scientist (CSci) or Chartered Geologist (CGeol), with support from the dedicated Chartership Team
• Early Careers Network: Join the Early Careers Network, a sub-group of the Geological Society providing early-career professionals a range of opportunities for networking, mentoring, continual professional development and personal upskilling
• Regional and Specialist Groups: Opt-in to be included in Regional and Specialist Groups as a chance to network with fellow Earth scientists in your community
• Lyell Collection: Access over 500 online publications in the Lyell Collection, including content from your chosen journal and from the Book Archive, available at any time and from any device
• Library: Utilise the library and map room at Burlington House, London - with over 40,000 maps available to borrow – and online resources including archives
• Bookshop: Benefit from an up to 50% discount on books and more in the online bookshop
• Geoscientist magazine: Receive a quarterly print copy of Geoscientist magazine delivered to your door, filled with cutting-edge research, news, diagrams and more
• FGS: Add the post-nominal letters ‘FGS’ to your name, demonstrating your dedication to the geosciences

Early-career, mid-career, experienced, retired

• FGS: Add the post-nominal letters ‘FGS’ to your name, demonstrating your dedication to the geosciences
• Lyell Collection: Access over 500 online publications in the Lyell Collection, including content from your chosen journal and from the Book Archive, available at any time and from any device
• Chartership opportunities: Progress your career with the option to become a Chartered Scientist (CSci) or Chartered Geologist (CGeol), with support from the dedicated Chartership Team
• Events: Benefit from preferential rates for events, including complimentary access to the annual GeoFutures symposium
• Training: Get up to 50% off Training Courses, which can be logged as CPD towards Chartership - this member rate can be applied on top of the early-bird discount for further savings
• Regional and Specialist Groups: Opt-in to be included in Regional and Specialist Groups as a chance to network with fellow Earth scientists in your community
• Bookshop: Benefit from an up to 50% discount on books and more in the online bookshop
• Library: Utilise the library and map room at Burlington House, London - with over 40,000 maps available to borrow – and online resources including archives
• Geoscientist magazine: Receive a quarterly print copy of Geoscientist magazine delivered to your door, filled with cutting-edge research, news, diagrams and more

Non-professional membership

• Geoscientist magazine: Receive a quarterly print copy of Geoscientist magazine delivered to your door, filled with cutting-edge research, news, diagrams and more
• Regional and Specialist Groups: Opt-in to be included in Regional and Specialist Groups as a chance to network with Friends and Fellows in your field and local area
• Fellow’s Lounge: Utilise the Geological Society Fellows’ lounge for networking, reading or meetings
• Library and Map Room: Reference use of the Library, including access to the map room of over 40,000 maps
• Bookshop: Utilise up to 40% off the list price of books in the Society Special Publications series - order via phone or email

Chartership and professional development

The Geological Society of London is the recognised UK professional body for geoscientists across all areas of expertise. It awards the professional title of Chartered Geologist (CGeol) and is licensed by the Science Council to award the title of Chartered Scientist (CSci). Both titles are of equal standing.

Accreditation as a Chartered Geologist or Chartered Scientist is a sign to clients, regulators, employers and the general public that you are a competent professional who can demonstrate a high level of knowledge, skills and experience. It signifies a public commitment to these professional standards.

The 'Chartered' designation indicates a professional practitioner who has been peer assessed as having key professional competencies and experience in their field of practice. Chartered Fellows 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.

More information about Chartership, the Chartership process, how to apply and next steps can be found on the Chartership webpage.

Already Chartered and looking to take the next step in your career?

Become a Chartership Assessor

Extend your professional profile and career development, network with like-minded individuals and support the future of the geoscience community.

Assessors are a key part of the Chartership process as they review applications, hold interviews and recommend Fellows for Chartership. 

Acting as an Assessor is a great way to demonstrate your seniority to your employer; showcasing your leadership and mentoring skills through your ability to assess candidates, facilitate effective professional discussions, provide constructive feedback and assist candidates with their applications.

Become a Chartership Supporter

All applicants for Chartered Geologist (CGeol) and Chartered Scientist (CSci) are required to have one professionally qualified Supporter who has current, first-hand knowledge of the professional standing and Chartership competencies of the candidate over the last three years.

The Supporter's guidance is crucial in ensuring the applicant's best chance of success with their application. Supporters are asked to complete an assessment report form in which they comment on the applicant's experience, knowledge and abilities against the seven CGeol, or five CSci, Chartership competency criteria.

Supporters and Mentors with CGeol and/or CSci are encouraged to apply to join the panel of Chartership Assessors if they have more than five years of post-Chartership experience, or have a considerable number of years pre-Chartership experience.

Become a Chartership Mentor

Mentoring provides the opportunity to share knowledge and experience to help others develop and progress. It is a great way to enhance your training and career development, demonstrate your leadership skills and build your CPD portfolio.

Once you have become Chartered, simply join the LinkedIn Mentors group and the Early Career Network to seek out opportunities to Mentor others.

Becoming a Mentor, formally or informally, can be a great stepping stone towards becoming a Supporter or an Assessor.

Add-on extras to your membership for an additional fee

Optional add-ons include:

• Journal offers
• Full Book Collection
• Discounted subscriptions
• Membership to the IAEG
• The Geological Society Discussion Group

Want to add extras to your membership? Simply contact membership@geolsoc.org.uk 

Have you just graduated, meaning you are no longer eligible for student membership?

Upgrade your student membership to full Fellowship.

Fellowship include the additional benefits of:

• Chartership opportunities: Kickstart your career by thinking about becoming a Chartered Scientist (CSci) or Chartered Geologist (CGeol), the next step after achieving your degree
• FGS: Add the post-nominal letters 'FGS' to your name, demonstrating your dedication to the geosciences and professional achievements
• Lyell Collection: Continue accessing content within the Lyell Collection without having to use your University log-in