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Become a member and discover where geography can take you.

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Student Membership

Student Membership is ideal for students who want to support their studies and personal interests, or demonstrate their enthusiasm for geography in university or job applications.

Student Membership is £64 for a one year subscription, £108 for two years, or £150 for three years.

Why become a Student Member?

  • Stay informed about our work and the wider discipline.
  • Join a thriving community.
  • Access our study and career resources.
  • Unlock member discounts.
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Am I eligible?

Student Membership is for students studying geography (or an allied subject) at GCSE or A Level, or as an undergraduate (or at equivalent levels).

Benefits

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Geographical magazine

Read monthly digital issues of Geographical magazine.

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Monday night lectures and member events

Hear from world-renowned speakers at Monday night lectures in-person or via livestream and attend member-only gatherings.

Members' only learning resources

Supplement your studies with high quality geographical learning resources.

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Attend member events

Join our regular member talks and lectures with a guest, and attent member-only gatherings.

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Access our academic journals

Keep up with new research online.

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On-demand recordings

Enjoy watching past lectures and talks at a time that suits you.

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Access Foyle Reading Room

Visit the Foyle Reading Room and consult our archive free of charge.

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Bulletin

Stay up to date and never miss an opportunity with monthly e-newsletters and a termly Bulletin.

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Event discounts

Access free or reduced rate tickets for talks, seminars and events across the UK and online.

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Retail discounts

Receive discounts at Stanfords and Wiley.

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Members' Room

Meet and study in the Members' Room and enjoy catering in the Tea Room.

Join via email or post

You can apply for Student Membership either by email or post:

By email: download the application form below, complete and email to membership@rgs.org

By post: download and complete the application form below, and send to: Membership Office, RGS-IBG, 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR.

Student Membership application

Download application form (PDF)

Download application form (DOC)

Gift membership

You can also give Student Membership as a gift and inspire a student you know with a year of geographical events, resources and opportunities.

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