Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security

Coventry University

Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Software engineering

Ethical 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

A-Level Grades BBB
UCAS Tariff Points 120 points
Scottish Higher BBCCC
BTEC DDM

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Sandwich

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BSc (Hons)

Location: Coventry

Avg. grad pay (5y): £31,000

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: BSc (Hons)

Location: Coventry

Avg. grad pay (5y): £31,000

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Coventry
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Software engineering
Avg. Graduate Salary
£31,000