UCAS Events: The Big Q&A at UCAS Discovery - What's it all about?
Find out what UCAS Discovery is all about.
UCAS Discovery Events
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
East Midlands
Nottingham
2 July 2025, National Ice Centre & Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
Lincoln
26 June 2025, University of Lincoln
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
Greater London
London
24 – 25 March 2025, London ExCeL
East London
4 –5 June 2025, University of East London
North East England
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
South East England
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
South West England
Exeter
11 – 12 March 2025, Westpoint Centre
Bristol
29 April 2025, UWE, Frenchay Campus
Hartpury
13 June 2025, Hartpury University
Bournemouth
30 June 2025, Bournemouth University
West Midlands
Worcester
27 March 2025, University of Worcester
Stoke-on-Trent
20 June 2025, University of Staffordshire
Birmingham
23 – 24 June 2025, NEC
Yorkshire and Humber
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.
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.
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