Masters Discovery Fair - Plan your visit
Your Masters Discovery Fair experience
See where a postgraduate degree can take you.
Get ready for our Masters Discovery Fair
We're looking forward to welcoming you on campus on Wednesday 11 March from 10.30am – 3.30pm.
On the day, you’ll have the chance to speak to academics, professional services teams and current Masters students all in one place and find out what postgraduate study at Leeds could look like for you.
What to expect at the Masters Discovery Fair
Our on-campus drop-in event is your opportunity to explore postgraduate study and what it can offer in a way that works for you:
- Speak directly to academic staff from a wide range of subject areas about your course options.
- Get personalised advice on funding your Masters, including the scholarships we have available at Leeds.
- Learn how a postgraduate degree from Leeds can support your career plans and employability.
- Chat to current Masters students about their experience of studying and living in Leeds.
- Get guidance on the application process and how to prepare a strong Masters application.
- Explore campus and find out more about accommodation and student life.
What to prepare for your pre-booked Application Fast Track Appointment
To make the most of your pre-booked appointment and be eligible to receive an offer recommendation, please bring:
- details of the University of Leeds Masters course you intend to apply for
- your predicted or achieved degree classification or overall average (for example, 2:1 or 78%)
- a copy of your transcript to date, showing the modules studied and grades achieved so far.
During your appointment, a member of our friendly Admissions team will guide you through the application process and assess whether you’re likely to receive an offer for your chosen course. If you meet the eligibility criteria, they’ll be able to make you an on-the-spot offer recommendation during your appointment.
Didn't book a one-to-one appointment?
Bookings for our Application Fast Track Appointments have now closed, but you can still come along to our Masters Discovery Fair to explore your preferred course, get advice on funding and scholarships and meet current Masters students to hear what studying at Leeds is really like.
5 ways to make the most of your Masters Discovery Fair
Follow our top tips to discover postgraduate life at Leeds and get all the information you need:
- Explore our range of courses in advance. It’s a great way to get a feel for the courses and think of questions you would like to ask.
- Prepare any questions you have on postgraduate study ahead of the day so you can get the answers that matter to you.
- Start researching funding opportunities and scholarships available at Leeds to help you thrive, via our funding section.
- Ahead of the event, begin to discover the highlights of our beautiful campus, social spaces and outstanding academic facilities with our virtual experience.
- During your visit, try to take time to explore the campus and the city, to help you picture yourself studying here.
How to get to us
When you arrive, please check in at the main entrance near the Michael Sadler Building using the unique QR code from your Masters Discovery Fair booking confirmation email. Our team will be ready to welcome you and help you plan your visit.
If you have booked an Application Fast Track appointment, please remember to check in at least 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment.
If you have any accessibility requirements or would like to speak to a member of the team ahead of the event, please email our Postgraduate Events team at pgopenday@leeds.ac.uk.
Travel and parking information
The University of Leeds campus is a single site located within walking distance of Leeds City Centre and has excellent public transport connections.
On-campus parking is not available except for blue badge holders. Read our Visitor and public parking information for drivers wanting to park at the University.
By car
Our convenient location means we’re within easy reach of a number of city centre car parks. Use the Visit Leeds car parking guide for a full list of city car parks, opening times, and total spaces.
The locations of the closest city car parks are:
- Woodhouse Lane multi-storey: LS2 3AX. what3words for Woodhouse Lane multi-storey car park: ///loads.gift.answer
- Merrion Centre (CitiPark): LS2 8BT. what3words for Merrion Centre (CitiPark): ///zebra.thus.relate
- St Johns Centre (Q-Park): LS2 8LQ. what3words for St Johns Centre (Q-Park): ///modes.oasis.tone
- The Light (Q-Park): LS1 8TL. what3words for The Light (Q-Park): motor.skip.artist
When planning your journey, we recommend you check Leeds City Council roadworks and closures information.
Parking for blue badge holders
We have limited spaces reserved for disabled visitors. If you are a blue badge holder and require parking, please email campusvisits@leeds.ac.uk.
To guarantee blue badge parking, you must submit your request more than 48 hours before the event.
Park and ride
There is a park and ride service that runs from Stourton with capacity for 1,200 vehicles. Parking is free, with journey times of 10-15 minutes into the city centre.
To navigate to this park and ride facility, please use the postcode LS10 1FF for your Sat Nav. It is located at Junction 7 on the M621. When you reach the city centre, please alight at Lower Briggate.
For more information about park and ride, visit West Yorkshire Metro.
Walking
The University campus is half a mile from Leeds train station. Just use the following directions and you’ll be with us in no time at all.
Exit the station into City Square, with the Queens Hotel behind you and walk straight up Park Row. Continue up Park Row until you reach the first major junction. Cross straight over The Headrow and continue up Cookridge Street. At the next set of lights, go straight on passing Millennium Square on your left and Leeds City Museum on your right.
Turn left on to Woodhouse Lane, a busy main road. You’ll pass Leeds Beckett University on your left and you’ll see the start of our University campus in another 50 metres, on your left.
By train
Leeds train station is well connected to many major UK cities, including a fast and efficient London service. For train information and timetables visit National Rail Enquiries.
By bike
If you’re thinking about cycling to the University, we have secure bike racks and changing facilities.
For bike routes and information about cycling in the city, visit Leeds City Council cycling.
If you are visiting us by bike and have any questions or mechanical issues, the University Bike Hub can help. It also offers bike hire to staff and students.
By bus or coach
Leeds coach station is where most long-distance coaches arrive and leave the city. The main operators are National Express and Megabus. The coach station is right beside Leeds City bus station, where you can catch local buses to the University.
You can find local bus information and timetables from the following bus operators:
There’s also a Leeds CityBus that stops at the bus and train stations, and the southern end of campus (near the back of Leeds General Infirmary A&E) every 10 minutes from 6.30am to 7.30pm Monday to Saturday.
There’s a taxi rank outside the bus and coach station. A taxi to the University takes about 10 minutes.
Campus videography
The Masters Discovery Fair is a public event, and an official videographer will be taking video. This may be used by the University for publicity and marketing purposes.
If you do not wish to take part, please notify the videographer.
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