Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security
Coventry UniversityEthical Hacking and Cyber Security BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Coventry University, based in Coventry, taught full-time over 3 years. 90% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £31,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BBB.
A-Level Entry
BBB
Typical offer · UCAS
UCAS Points
120 points
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
90.09%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£31,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
This course aims to provide you with a strong practical and theoretical understanding of cybersecurity, hacking, digital forensics, security operations and the underlying associated computer science.
The course is designed to help you develop skills in the following areas.
* Understanding who ‘hackers’ typically are, the techniques they use to break into systems and the way we defend against them.
* Learning how to examine computers and networks for digital artefacts, and how these can be used in a legal case, or as part of incident response.
* Understanding how the network infrastructure connects systems, and the impact on security.
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Key Course Benefits
Join a thriving community of ethical hackers with opportunities to participate in societies and live ‘hackathon’ type events
* Previous graduates have gone on to become security consultants, security engineers, penetration testers and other sector-specific roles.
* Practical, hands-on approach to teaching, where you have the chance to demonstrate the theoretical aspects of the course through real-world examples.
Dedicated specialised learning environment - the Ethical Hacking Lab
Entry Requirements
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Duration: 4 Years
Qualification: BSc (Hons)
Location: Coventry
Avg. grad pay (5y): £31,000
Duration: 3 Years
Qualification: BSc (Hons)
Location: Coventry
Avg. grad pay (5y): £31,000
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Coventry
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Software engineering
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £31,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ