Your future starts here. Explore a world of exciting possibilities after school and college.
Speak to our experts to help you decide on your next steps
At a UCAS Discovery event, you can discover all your options under one roof. We can help you find out about traditional degrees, apprenticeships, careers, and more.
What will you discover?
The aim of a Discovery event is to help you decide on your next steps. At the event, you can:
- chat to unis and colleges about their courses and uni life
- speak to employers and apprenticeship providers about what an apprenticeship is like and the options available
- speak to qualified careers advisers about your future
- listen to talks from experts in their fields
- hang out with our UCAS experts to get dedicated support about your options
Autumn events 2024
We are excited to announce the launch of our series of autumn events. Based on the volume of applicants, current event attendance, and the number of schools in each area, we have identified four areas with a demand for a UCAS event.
Find your nearest Discovery event
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East Midlands
Northampton
10 October 2024, University of Northampton
Nottingham
2 July 2025, National Ice Centre & Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
Lincoln
26 June 2025, University of Lincoln
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East of England
Norwich
10 June 2025, Norfolk Showground
Ipswich
11 June 2025, University of Suffolk
Colchester
12 June 2025, University of Essex
Bedford
16 – 17 June 2025, University of Bedfordshire
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Greater London
London
24 – 25 March 2025, London ExCeL
East London
4 –5 June 2025, University of East London
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North East England
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North West England
Manchester
4 – 5 March 2025, Manchester Central Convention Complex
Liverpool
17 June 2025, Liverpool ACC
Carlisle
1 July 2025, University of Cumbria
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Northern Ireland
Lisburn
19 – 20 March 2025, Eikon Exhibition Centre
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Scotland
Glasgow
9 September 2025, SEC Centre, Glasgow
Additional dates in Scotland coming soon
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South East England
Newbury - Event Cancelled
12 November 2024, Newbury Racecourse
Brighton
4 April 2025, Brighton Centre
Winchester
23 April 2025, University of Winchester
Farnborough
24 – 25 April 2025, Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre
Maidstone
3 June 2025, Kent Event Centre
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South West England
Bristol
18 October 2024 , University of the West of England
Exeter
11 – 12 March 2025, Westpoint Centre
Hartpury
13 June 2025, Hartpury University
Bournemouth
30 June 2025, Bournemouth University
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Wales
Newport
7 – 8 April 2025, ICC Wales
Carmarthen
9 April 2025, University of Wales Trinity St. David, Carmarthen Campus
Aberystwyth
10 April 2025, Aberystwyth University
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West Midlands
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Yorkshire and Humber
York
5 November 2024, York St John University
Sheffield
6 June 2025, Utilita Arena Sheffield
Leeds
18 – 19 June 2025, Leeds Beckett University
Hull
25 June 2025, University of Hull
When you attend a UCAS event, the aim is to help you decide on your next steps. You will find lots of information advice and guidance to support an application to university. These services are provided to you by us, as a charity.
Universities and colleges will be present to speak to about the courses on offer and the benefits of choosing to study with them. You will also be able to speak to employers and apprenticeship providers, and you will find a range of lifestyle promotions such as travel options and financial planning and budget management. These services are offered by UCAS Media.
Find out more here.
What's Discovery like?
98%
of attendees in 2022 found a uni, college or employer they were interested in applying to
Will I enjoy it?
92%
of students attending rate UCAS events as good or great.
Find out what UCAS Discovery is all about.
Advice to help you get the most out of your event
At events like UCAS Discovery, you’ve got the opportunity to meet a lot of people who can help you decide your next steps, so make sure you ask the right questions (don’t worry, we’re going to give you all of them).
To make the most of your time at a UCAS exhibition, here are a few things you need to remember.