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 2023

Our friendly University team will be attending the following UCAS exhibitions throughout 2023.

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
28 Feb-1 March	UCAS – Manchester	Manchester Central Convention Complex
8-9 March	UCAS – Northern Ireland	Eikon Exhibition Centre
16-17 March	UCAS – East Midlands	Derby Arena
23 March	UCAS – Hereford & Worcester	University of Worcester
27-28 March	UCAS – London	ExCeL
26-27 April	UCAS – Newport	ICC Wales
3 May	UCAS – Tees Valley	Teeside University
9 June	UCAS – Liverpool	Liverpool ACC
12 June	UCAS – Norfolk	Norfolk Showground
13 June	UCAS – Suffolk	University of Suffolk
14-15 June	UCAS – West & North Yorkshire	Leeds Beckett University
16 June	UCAS – Sheffield	Utilita Arena, Sheffield
20-21 June	UCAS – Bedfordshire	University of Bedfordshire
22 June	UCAS – Tyneside	Utilita Arena, Newcastle
26-27 June	UCAS – Birmingham	NEC
28 June	UCAS – Humberside	University of Hull
29 June	UCAS – Lincoln	University of Lincoln
5 July	UCAS – North & West Cumbria	University of Cumbria