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UCAS Discovery Events

Before you apply

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.
     

Find your nearest Discovery event

England

Northern Ireland

Lisburn
19 – 20 March 2025, Eikon Exhibition Centre

Scotland

Forth Valley
28 August 2025, University of Stirling

Edinburgh
2 September 2025, Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh

Aberdeen
3 September 2025, University of Aberdeen

Glasgow
9 September 2025, SEC Centre, Glasgow

Lanarkshire
10 September 2025, University of the West of Scotland, Lanarkshire Campus  

Ayrshire
11 September 2025, University of the West of Scotland, Ayr Campus

Moray
17 September 2025, University of Highlands and Islands, Moray College

Inverness
18 September 2025,U niversity of Highlands and Islands, Inverness Campus

Fife
23 September 2025, Carnegie Conference Centre

Borders
24 September 2025, Borders Event Centre, Kelso

Dumfries and Galloway
25 September 2025, Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries

Dundee
30 September 2025, Dundee and Angus College, Gardyne Campus

Stornoway
2 October 2025, Stornoway Town Hall 

Wales

Newport
7 – 8 April 2025, ICC Wales

Carmarthen
9 April 2025, University of Wales Trinity St. David, Carmarthen Campus

 

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.

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Advice to help you get the most out of your event

Ten questions to ask at an 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).

Things to remember for your event

To make the most of your time at a UCAS exhibition, here are a few things you need to remember.

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