Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security BSc (Hons)
Coventry University
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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 ...Read more

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.*


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*

Key stats

CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
78th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
67th
Computer Science
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 86 = 14% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
14%
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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

BBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BBCCC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

29 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

to include one from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Computer Science, Computing or Design Technology. Excludes General Studies.

BB/CCC to include one from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Computing Science at Advanced Higher.

[1] 4 qualifications for tariff points allowed (excludes general studies[2] Must include 40 tariff points in one of the following subject areas: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Computer Science, Computing or Design Technology[3] May also include AS level and EPQ

The Access to HE Diploma to include 30 Level 3 credits in either Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or Statistics. Plus GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above.

to include one from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology or IT at Higher level.

in IT or a technical subject.

Popular A-level subjects

Computer Science

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
50%
Information & Communication technology
32%
Computing
31%
Physics
21%
Business Studies
17%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

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Coventry University , Coventry

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Priory Street Coventry Warwickshire CV1 5FB United Kingdom
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