Discovery Day School Sessions

Browse these School-led sessions to see if there is one related to your academic programme interests.

The Postgraduate Discovery Day event runs three times a year to give you a general introduction to on-campus study at The University of Edinburgh. The event consists of popular general sessions equipping you with the information you need if you are considering postgraduate study with us, including: How to Make an Application and Funding Your Studies. The next event takes place on Wednesday 23 April 2025. You can view general interest sessions and register for the Postgraduate Discovery Day.

Register for Live School-led programme sessions

We know that you will also want specific information about the programmes we offer. Some of our Schools are hosting live programme-specific sessions on 23 April or shortly after. These sessions also take place online and you register for them on a separate booking form. To do so, click or tap the + icon next to the School you are interested in below to view session details and register.

Programme Introduction Sessions

4 April - 29 April 2025. Online with Microsoft Teams

Join us for an introduction to our MSc programmes. Programme Directors will provide an overview of the structure of this degree, the skills you will gain, and what it's like to study a postgraduate degree with us. 

You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions during the sessions.

Session NameSession TimesRegistration
An introduction to MSc Biotechnology and MSc Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology29 April 2025, 2:00-3:00pm BSTRegister for the Introduction to MSc Biotechnology and MSc Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology session

An introduction to postgraduate study in the School of Divinity

Thursday 24 April 2025, 4:00-5:00pm BST. Online through Microsoft Teams

An introduction to Edinburgh’s School of Divinity and to our range of postgraduate taught and research programmes, including both distance and on-site study. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers on any aspect of what we offer.

Register for An introduction to postgraduate study in the School of Divinity session


Postgraduate Research in Literatures, Languages and Cultures

Thursday 24 April 2025, 1:30-2:30 BST. Online through Microsoft Teams

Join LLC's Postgraduate Research Director, Dr Frauke Matthes, for an introduction to postgraduate research programmes in literatures, languages and cultures.
 
Find out about Masters by Research and PhD degrees and the relationship between them. What should you think about before you apply or, if you have already applied, before accepting an offer?
 
The session will also cover what subjects and topics we supervise in LLC, and why you should study in Edinburgh.
 
Register for the Postgraduate Research in Literatures, Languages and Cultures session

Employability and Careers panel: Where will your Maths MSc lead you?

Wednesday 30 April 2025, 12:00-1:00pm BST. Online through Microsoft Teams

Join us for an engaging online information event tailored for School of Mathematics MSc applicants and offer holders, focusing on employability and career pathways. Our distinguished panel of speakers will present insights and strategies through brief presentations, highlighting career opportunities in both academia and industry.

This event offers invaluable guidance to help you navigate your future career and make the most of your Mathematics MSc. Don’t miss the chance to explore where your degree can take you!

Register for the Employability and Careers panel session


Don't see the academic area you are interested in?

If there are no sessions for the academic programme you are interested in studying and you are looking to speak with academic staff or programme teams please look at your programme's Degree Finder webpage and contact staff directly via details provided there.

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. 

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