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UCAS Discovery Brighton 2026

  • 16 April 2026
  • The Brighton Centre
  • Brighton
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These practical, local events bring universities, employers and expert advisers to your area, helping you explore university applications and apprenticeships. Whether you're in Year 11 just starting to think about your options or Year 13 making final decisions, you'll get straight answers from over 100 institutions and employers, plus personalised guidance to match your interests with realistic pathways – all without travelling far from home.

Opening times

Thu 16 April 2026 - 09:30 to 15:00
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Let us help you discover your future. Book your place today!

Friday 16 April
09:30 - 15:00

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Practical, local events designed to help you explore your post-16 and post-18 options. 

University and College stands 

Speak directly with universities, colleges and conservatoires. Ask about specific courses, entry requirements, campus facilities, and student life. Get straight answers about everything from workload expectations to graduate employment rates. 

Apprenticeships and employment 

Meet employers and training providers offering apprenticeships across various sectors. Find out what apprentices actually do day-to-day, how much they earn, and what qualifications they gain. Compare different apprenticeship levels and understand how they could lead to your chosen career. 

Professional careers guidance 

Whether you need help narrowing down choices or have no idea where to start, careers advisers can help you match your interests and strengths with realistic pathways. 

UCAS expert advice 

Our staff are on hand to help with everything from understanding UCAS points and grades to writing personal statements. We'll clarify the jargon and ensure you know exactly what you need to do next. 

These events work for students at any stage of decision-making – from Year 11s starting to think about sixth form choices to Year 13s finalising university applications.  

UCAS Discovery events

Heading to a UCAS event? Find out what it's really like and how to make the most of it. 

Tom, geography student  at Swansea University
Tom, UCAS Discovery attendee

"At UCAS Discovery, I spoke to almost every person about different course options available in the subjects I liked, and asked loads of questions. There was one student that spoke who said, ‘If you study something that you love, you don’t feel like you’re studying it’, which was so inspirational I decided to study geography at Swansea University."

Hannah, Level 6 Technology Solutions Degree Apprentice at IBM.
Hannah, UCAS Discovery attendee

"There were so many universities to speak to and activities to get involved in. I got valuable insights into student life and course structures from the universities I’m applying to. It was a really valuable experience."
 

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See who's at your event

This is your chance to explore all your options under one roof and ask face-to-face questions you need to decide on your next steps. 

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Will it help?
76% of students attending a UCAS Discovery event go on to apply to higher education.

Will I enjoy it?
91% satisfaction score from students.

Is it popular?
135,000 people attended a UCAS Discovery Event in 2025.
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Location

The Brighton Centre​
Kings Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 2GR

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Top tips to get your students registered

  1. Download an invitation template here.
  2. Add your student names and email addresses to the template (do not add more columns).
  3. Upload your students into your Enet account to send them an invitation to register as part of your school group. Enet is your UCAS events booking portal.
  4. Take a look at the Adviser Booking Guide for a step by step to get your students to register.

Adviser booking guide

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UCAS Discovery toolkit

Download all the materials you need below to deliver the Get ready for UCAS Discovery lesson and prepare your students for your upcoming event.

UCAS Discovery toolkit