UCAS Events: The Big Q&A at UCAS Discovery - What's it all about?
Find out what UCAS Discovery is all about.
Your future starts here. Explore a world of exciting possibilities after school and college.
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.
The aim of a Discovery event is to help you decide on your next steps. At the event, you can:
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.
Event Name | Venue | Type | Date |
---|---|---|---|
UCAS Discovery Northampton | University of Northampton | Campus | 10 October |
UCAS Discovery Bristol | University of the West of England (UWE) | Campus | 18 October |
UCAS Discovery York | York St John University | Campus | 05 November |
UCAS Discovery Newbury | Newbury Racecourse | Campus | 12 November |
Northampton
10 October 2024, University of Northampton
Nottingham
2 July 2025, National Ice Centre & Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
Lincoln
26 June 2025, University of Lincoln
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
London
24 – 25 March 2025, London ExCeL
East London
4 –5 June 2025, University of East London
Manchester
4 – 5 March 2025, Manchester Central Convention Complex
Liverpool
17 June 2025, Liverpool ACC
Carlisle
1 July 2025, University of Cumbria
Lisburn
19 – 20 March 2025, Eikon Exhibition Centre
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
Newbury
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
Bristol
18 October 2024 , University of the West of England
Exeter
11 – 12 March 2025, Westpoint Centre
Hartpury
13 June 2025, Hartpury University
Bournemouth
Date TBC
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
Worcester
27 March 2025, University of Worcester
Stoke-on-Trent
20 June 2025, Staffordshire University
Birmingham
23 – 24 June 2025, NEC
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.
Find out what UCAS Discovery is all about.