Faculty of Humanities
Discover Days 2026
Discover your future and find your passion through a day of subject exploration and student life at Manchester.
What is a Discover Day?
Discover Days are free, on-campus events for Year 12 students to explore the subject areas they are interested in. Instead of just reading about a degree, you will spend the day experiencing it.
You’ll take part in subject taster sessions, meet our students and academics, and see our facilities first-hand. It is a practical way to get a feel for student life at Manchester and decide if a particular course is right for you.
Book your Discover Day below.
Strengthen your personal statement.
Meet and ask questions to current students.
Get careers advice from alumni.
Travel bursaries for Widening Participation students (criteria applies).
Find your subject
Modern Foreign Languages
18 June 2026, 9:30am - 3pm
Discover what studying Languages at The University of Manchester might be like - whether you are looking to continue with a language after college, or fancy starting a new one.
Participate in beginner's language tasters, sessions in a language you currently study and lectures on cultural topics. You will also receive information on careers with Languages and will meet current and past students.
The event is also accessible to students who are not currently studying languages but are considering starting a language from scratch at degree level.
A draft timetable can be found on the booking page.
Geography
19 June 2026, 9:30am - 3pm
Discover what studying Geography at The University of Manchester might be like - whether you are looking to continue the subject after college, or start fresh at degree level.
Experience elements of both physical and human geography, with practical lab sessions and taster lectures.
You will also receive information on careers within Geography and will meet current and past undergraduate students.
A draft timetable can be found on the booking page.
Criminology
30 June 2026, 9.30am – 3pm
Discover what studying Criminology at The University of Manchester might be like – whether you are looking to continue the subject after college, or start fresh at degree level.
You will take part in interesting taster lectures and research-focused workshops, experiencing what life as a Criminology student might be like.
You will also receive information on careers within Criminology and will meet current and past undergraduate students.
A draft timetable can be found on the booking page.
Useful information
Frequently asked questions
What should I wear?
There is no formal dress code.
You will be moving around our campus, so we recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes and to come prepared for the weather.
How do I get there?
Full building details will be provided in your booking confirmation. Find out more information about getting to our campus.
Am I eligible for the travel bursary?
You are eligible for the travel bursary if you meet at least one of the following criteria: if you are currently or have previously been in receipt of free school meals; are currently in receipt of the 16-19 bursary; are currently enrolled on the Manchester Access Programme (MAP); are care-experienced or have refugee status.
Further information on how to receive this support will be given on receipt of your booking.
Can parents, carers or teachers come?
We encourage students to attend independently to get a true feel for the university experience and to meet other prospective students. However, we understand that some students may prefer to have somebody with them. If having a supporter present would make the difference in you being able to attend, they are welcome to join. If teachers would like to book group places, please email: hums-outreach@manchester.ac.uk.
Will I get to see accommodation?
We do not offer accommodation tours as part of Discover Days. If you wish to see accommodation, we recommend attending one of our University-wide open days.
Can I use this in my personal statement?
Yes, attending a Discover Day is a great example of super-curricular activity. In your personal statement, you can talk about the specific topics covered in the taster sessions and what you learned about the subject at university level.