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
Criminology
11 December 2026, 9:30am - 3pm
Why do people commit crime? Does prison work? How can society respond to criminal behaviour?
Explore these questions and discover what studying Criminology at The University of Manchester might be like. Meet experts from across the discipline, take part in interactive workshops, tackle real-world criminological debates, and hear from graduates about their journeys beyond university.
You do not have to be currently studying Criminology to attend, we invite all students with an interest in all Social Sciences.
Sociology and Social Anthropology
22 January 2027, 9:30am - 3pm
Why do societies work the way they do? How do culture and identity shape our lives? What can everyday experiences tell us about the wider world?
Explore these questions and discover what studying Sociology and Social Anthropology at The University of Manchester might be like. Meet experts from across the disciplines, take part in interactive workshops, explore contemporary social and cultural issues, and find out where studying these subjects could take you.
You do not have to be currently studying Sociology or Social Anthropology to attend. We welcome all students with an interest in people, cultures and society.
Bookings will open on Monday 2 November.
English and Related Subjects
29 January 2027, 9.30am - 3pm
How do stories shape the way we see the world? What can language reveal about who we are? How can literature, film, art and drama help us understand society?
Explore degrees including English Literature, English Language and Linguistics, American Studies, Art History, Liberal Arts, Film Studies and Drama. Build your own timetable by choosing your workshops, explore new ideas and creative approaches, and hear from students and graduates about where these subjects could take you.
You do not have to be currently studying English Literature or English Language to attend. We welcome all students with an interest in literature, language, culture and creativity.
Bookings will open on Monday 2 November.
History and Related Subjects
29 January 2027, 9.30am – 3pm
How do historians uncover stories from the past? Whose voices are remembered, and whose are missing? What can evidence tell us about the world we live in today?
Explore degrees including History, Religions and Theology, Classics, Ancient History, Archaeology, Egyptology, American Studies, Art History, Liberal Arts. Attend interactive taster workshops, investigate historical sources and big questions, and hear from students and graduates about where these subjects could take you.
You do not have to be currently studying History to attend. We welcome all students with an interest in the past, different cultures and how history continues to shape the present.
Bookings will open on Monday 2 November.
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.