UCAS exhibitions
What is a UCAS exhibition?
UCAS conventions (or exhibitions) are an opportunity to explore a variety of post-18 options in one setting (virtual or face-to-face). They're a chance to chat to university staff, find out what life's like on and off campus, and discover what else is on offer when your exams are done and dusted - volunteer work, gap year adventures, and the big wide world of work.
Book to attend a UCAS exhibition
If you attend school or college then you may have already heard about a UCAS exhibition near you. If not don't worry - you can book to attend your local exhibition at the UCAS website.
UCAS exhibitions are a great opportunity to find out about:
- What going to university can do for you – while you’re studying and when you graduate
- Where to study
- What to study
- The social life
- The facilities and services offered by different universities
Before you go to the exhibition, it’s important to:
- Do some research into different universities
- Target 10 universities that you’re interested in
Once you’re at the exhibition:
- Find out where the 10 universities you shortlisted are (there’s always an exhibitor map on both virtual and face-to-face events so you can spot where you need to go)
- Ask the people representing the universities questions to find out if it sounds like your kind of place.
- Make notes (otherwise you might forget who said what!)
- Browse around other stands – sometimes you could spot a course or university you didn’t even know existed, but it could be the one for you!
- Check out what seminars are on offer at the exhibition and go along to any you think might be useful
- When attending face-to-face UCAS fairs take a bag - prospectuses are heavy!
What questions should I ask?
- What are the entry requirements for the course I'm interested in?
- What makes the course you offer different/special to that offered by other universities?
- Are there any opportunities for field trips or study/work abroad?
- Can I do a work placement as part of my course?
- What career opportunities will be open to me?
- Does it provide exemption from any professional examinations?
- Does it provide a professional qualification or is it recognised by any professional bodies?
- Do I need work experience for the course I'm interested in?
Which university?
- Location - where is it in the UK - is it in the city or in the countryside?
- Size - how many full-time students are there?
- What student accommodation is available?
- Are first year students guaranteed a place in halls?
- What is the social life like?
- What sports facilities do you have?
- Is there a club or society I can join? (if you have a particular hobby/interest)
- Travel - how easy/ cheap is it to get to and from home?
- What student support is there?
- What is the employability and teaching record of the University like?
- What are the student fees?
- Does the University have an Open Day that I can attend?
UCAS exhibitions 2024
Our friendly University team will be attending the following UCAS exhibitions throughout 2024.
Say hello, pick up a prospectus and have a chat to find answers to your questions and ensure you are making the right study choice...
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 June | UCAS - Ipswich | University of Suffolk |
| 14 June | UCAS – Liverpool | ACC Liverpool |
| 17-18 June | UCAS - Bedford |
University of Bedfordshire |
| 19-20 June | UCAS - Leeds | Leeds Beckett Uni |
| 21 June | UCAS - Newcastle | Utilita Arena Newcastle |
| 24-25 June | UCAS – Birmingham | NEC |
| 27 June | UCAS – Hull | University of Hull |
| 2 July | UCAS – Carlisle | University of Cumbria |
| 3-4 July | UCAS – Nottingham | National Ice Centre Nottingham |