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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 exhibition
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East Midlands
Lincoln
6 June 2024, University of Lincoln
Nottingham
3 – 4 July 2024, National Ice Centre & Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
Northampton
10 October 2024, University of Northampton
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East of England
Norwich
10 June 2024, Norfolk Showground
Ipswich
11 June 2024, University of Suffolk
Colchester
12 June 2024, University of Essex
Bedford
17 – 18 June 2024, University of Bedfordshire
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Greater London
London
18 – 19 March 2024, London ExCeL
East London
5 – 6 June 2024, University of East London
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North East England
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North West England
Manchester
5 – 6 March 2024, Manchester Central Convention Complex
Liverpool
14 June 2024, Liverpool ACC
Carlisle
2 July 2024, University of Cumbria
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Northern Ireland
Lisburn
25 – 26 April 2024, Eikon Exhibition Centre
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Scotland
Forth Valley
28 August 2024, University of Scotland, Stirling
Edinburgh
3 September 2024, Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh
Aberdeen
4 September 2024, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
Glasgow
10 September 2024, SEC Centre, Glasgow
Lanarkshire
11 September 2024, University of the West of Scotland, Lanarkshire Campus
Ayrshire
12 September 2024, Ayrshire College, Kilmarnock Campus
Moray
17 September 2024, Moray College UHI, Elgin
Inverness
18 September 2024, UHI Inverness
Dumfries and Galloway
23 September 2024, Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries
Borders
24 September 2024, Borders Event Centre, Kelso
Tayside
25 September 2024, Perth College UHI, Perth
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South East England
Brighton
30 April 2024, Brighton Centre
Winchester
18 April 2024, University of Winchester
Farnborough
16 – 17 April 2024, Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre
Maidstone
4 June 2024, Kent Event Centre
Newbury
12 November 2024, Newbury Racecourse
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South West England
Exeter
12 – 13 March 2024, Westpoint Centre
Bournemouth
27 March 2024 , Bournemouth University
Bristol
18 October 2024 , University of the West of England
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Wales
Newport
22 – 23 April 2024, ICC Wales
Carmarthen
24 April 2024, University of Wales Trinity St. David, Carmarthen Campus
Aberystwyth
26 June 2024, Aberystwyth University
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West Midlands
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Yorkshire and Humber
Leeds
19 – 20 June 2024, Leeds Beckett University
Sheffield
7 June 2024, Utilita Arena Sheffield
Hull
27 June 2024, University of Hull
York
5 November 2024, York St John University
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.