UCAS Discovery: The Big Q&A
Ask questions. Explore possibilities. Discover your future.
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
Meet your UCAS Discovery guides: Hannah, Tom, Anna, and Tan
They’ve got tons of top tips on what to see and do while you’re at UCAS Discovery, and some great ideas for questions you can ask exhibitors and speakers.
Student with individual needs? This could be a disability, care responsibilities, mental health issues, or you could be a refugee, from an armed forces family, estranged from your parents, or in care. Get more support with questions you can ask at a UCAS Discovery event.
Who will be your guide?
Hi, I'm Hannah. Before I went to the UCAS Discovery event, I had no idea what I wanted to do after Sixth Form. Follow me for top tips and advice on how to make the most out of your day at the event.
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Hi, I'm Tom. At UCAS Discovery, I spoke to almost every person about different course options available in the subject I was interested in. Step this way for my top tips on how to make the most out of your day.
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Hi, I'm Anna. Going to UCAS Discovery and talking to all the people there about the options available helped me to narrow down my career choices. Come with me for top tips and advice on how to make the most of your visit.
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Hi, I'm Tan. The UCAS Discovery event helped me to formulate my CV ready for the apprenticeship I wanted to apply to. Follow me to get top tips and advice on how to get the best out of your visit.
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Want more tips and advice for your trip to UCAS Discovery?
Check out our Ultimate Guide to Going to a UCAS Discovery Exhibition.
In it, you’ll find everything you need to plan your trip to the event, such as:
- what to do in the weeks and days leading up to the event
- the kinds of questions you can ask event exhibitors
- things to take with you on the day
- top tips, pointers, and advice for what to do while you’re there