Membership fees

Student member | £19

Membership for students in upper secondary/further education and undergraduate level education

Fellow - Postgraduate | £51.75

Fellows studying MSc or PhD (full-time)

Fellow - Early Career | £90

0-9 years of completing first degree

Fellow - Mid-Career | £177

10-14 years of completing first degree

Fellow - Experienced Career | £256

15+ years from completing first degree

Fellow - Retired | £136

Retired and not offering services

Fellow - Emeritus | £87

Retired and not offering services with 40+ years' continuous Fellowship

Fellow - Concessions | £0-£90

Reduced fees to support Fellows on maternity / paternity leave, career breaks, unemployed and on low income

Fellow - Senior | £0

Fellows with over 50 years' continuous Fellowship

Associate Member | £56

Associate Membership is designed for professionals working in related industries, and those with an interest in Earth science, who aren’t practising geoscientists but want to connect with our Society, benefit from our resources, and share in our mission.

*Please note that Associate Membership replaces our previous Friend Membership scheme. The price is subject to change from January 2026, so become an Associate Member today and benefit from the current rate. 

For more information on any of our Membership categories, please contact us at membership@geolsoc.org.uk*

There is no admission fee if you are applying for:

• Student membership (for further and higher education students)
• Fellowship, and are a full-time postgraduate student

There is a one-off admission fee of:

• £23 for Fellow applications (if not already a student member)
• £138 for Chartered Geologist application
• £135 for Chartered Scientist application
• £89 for European Geologist application

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.

• Chartered Geologist per year: £59
• Chartered Geologist per year (retired and not offering services): £24
• European Geologist per year: £53
• Chartered Scientist per year: £59

Lapsed Chartership re-application fee: £250

• Full Book Collection: £108.00. Allows online access to book content on the Lyell Collection published in the current and three previous calendar years.
• Add online access to an additional online journal option: £62 
• Geological Society Discussion Group: £30 for annual membership (reduced to £15 for those living more than 100 miles from central London)
• Join the IAEG (International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment) via the Society: £20.00

We may be able to help if you are on a reduced income due to not working, illness or raising a family. If this applies to you, please complete our concession request form below.