Postgraduate Discovery Days

NEXT EVENT: February 2025. The Postgraduate Discovery Day is an online event that runs three times a year and offers a general introduction to on-campus study at the University of Edinburgh.

Each session was very informative. The speakers and moderators explained things clearly and answered questions thoroughly. The event was well-structured and well-timed. All the staff and speakers were very polite and helpful. It gave me the information and reassurance I needed to bolster my confidence to apply.

Event attendee 29 March 2023

Who can attend

This event is particularly relevant for those who have not yet applied to an on-campus postgraduate programme at the University of Edinburgh. But even if you have already applied, you will find many of the sessions useful.

Programme content

This event does not include programme specific-content. If you are looking to speak with academic staff or programme teams, please sign up to our Postgraduate Virtual Open Days or contact staff directly via details provided on the Degree Finder. 

Only interested in Online Learning?

If you are only interested in studying a Postgraduate online programme, the information at most of the sessions at this Discovery Day event will not be relevant to you. Instead, we recommend that you browse our events and sign up to attend one of our events focused on Online Learning. 

Join us live or watch a recording

The sessions will take place at UK local time , so please check what time the sessions will take place in your local time zone.

You will get the most out of this event by attending the live sessions, as you will have the chance to participate and ask questions.

However, the event will also be recorded. If you register but can't make the live event, you will be send a link to these recordings so you can watch them in your own time.

Next event 

19 February 2025. Online on Microsoft Teams.  

We will give you a comprehensive overview of postgraduate study and life at Edinburgh. This event will include sessions which will give you:

  • a chance to talk to current students and graduates about their experience 
  • information on how to apply
  • information on scholarships and funding
  • advice on choosing a research degree

In the meantime, we would recommend the Introduction to Postgraduate Study session on 25 September 2024 (11:00am-12:30pm BST)

Find out more and register for the Introduction to Postgraduate Study session

How to take part in online events

When you register, you will be sent an email with instructions on what platform will be used to host the event and how you can access it.   

To get the most out of the event, we recommend: 

  • attending the event using a laptop or desktop computer, rather than a mobile phone or tablet 
  • making sure you have a reliable internet connection 
  • using the Google Chrome browser, or Firefox if you don’t have access to Chrome   

You can find more hints and tips, including information on how to use the main platforms we use to host our events, on the Taking part in our online events page. 

Taking part in our online events - technical requirements and tips

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