MSci Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security

This MSci in Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security at Coventry University teaches students strong practical and theoretical knowledge in cyber security, hacking techniques, digital forensics, security operations, and related computer science fundamentals. 

Students learn to identify typical hacker methods, defend systems, analyse digital artefacts for investigations, and understand network infrastructure impacts. The course is keen on active learning, including real-world examples, live hackathons, and work in the specialised Ethical Hacking Lab.

In this course, students are assessed through hands-on practicals and coursework, rooted in theory and real scenarios. Students may choose a sandwich year to gain industry experience.  The course facilities include 84 workstation-equipped Ethical Hacking and CISCO network labs, plus 24/7 library access and career support. This course is highly rated Gold by TEF and awarded 5 QS Stars for teaching and facilities.

Coventry University is a respected public research university based in Coventry, England, founded in 1843. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across disciplines such as medicine, law, engineering, business, and art and is known for high-quality teaching, strong industry relationships, modern facilities and a supportive learning environment.

Candidates of MSci Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security at Coventry University must submit a personal statement explaining their reason for applying for this course and an academic or employer reference, with an option to upload their CV to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• MSci applicants usually require 128 UCAS points (typically ABB).
• Applicants with a degree in another area or relevant professional experience in cybersecurity or IT can also be considered.

English Proficiency:

• Candidates from non-English-speaking countries need an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each section
• An equivalent Secure English Language Test (SELT) is also accepted

International students of MSci Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security in Coventry University pay £19,850 for their tuition fee yearly.

Coventry University offers various scholarships, bursaries and financial support, such as the International Pathways Scholarship valued at £3,000, available to international students applying to foundation, international year one, or pre-master’s programmes and automatically awarded based on academic merit.

Graduates from MSci Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security in Coventry University often pursue roles such as:

• Security Consultant
• Security Engineer
• Penetration Tester
• Digital Forensics Analyst
• Incident Response Specialist

Candidates should visit the school's application portal to apply. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors for guidance.