Coventry University

BSc Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security

Coventry University

Course overview

The BSc Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security at Coventry University is created to equip students with a strong theoretical and practical understanding of cyber security, ethical hacking, digital forensics, and security operations.

Students will explore modules such as cybersecurity fundamentals, programming, networking and computer architectures, information security management, ethics and legal frameworks of cybersecurity professionals and foundations of computer science.

The course is conducted through applied learning which involves a combination of lectures, seminars, and project-based practical classes. The assessment methods include essays, group work, presentations, reports, projects, coursework, exams and dissertation.

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to submit a personal statement explaining their interest and experience. Students are also to provide a reference from an academic or employer, and can submit a CV to show relevant work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants typically require 128 UCAS tariff points, which can be obtained from qualifications like A-levels, BTEC, T Levels, or the International Baccalaureate.
  • Alternatively, other relevant qualifications are considered.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants who are non-English speakers need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.
  • Alternatively, other tests such as TOEFL or PTE are also accepted.

Scholarships

  • 25% Alumni Discount

    Alumni who hold an undergraduate or postgraduate degree are now eligible for a 25% discount on the majority of published postgraduate taught full-time or part-time course fees including postgraduate certificates, diplomas.

  • Coventry University Group Scholarship

    £2,000 scholarship per year of study.

    Up to £2,000

  • Sports Scholarships

    £1,500 or £3,000 per year

  • Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Scholarship

    £2,500 scholarship for first year only.

    Up to £2,500

  • Vice-Chancellor Undergraduate Scholarship

    Up to £4,000 off a full-time Undergraduate degree: Year 1 – £2,000, Year 2 – £1,000 and Year 3 – £1,000.

Career opportunities

Graduates of this course can pursue job roles such as:

  • Ethical Hacker
  • Security Consultant
  • Security Engineer
  • Penetration Tester
  • Cyber Security Analyst

Cost of study

The tuition fee for this course is  £19,850 per year for international students. Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may change.

Admission

Interested applicants can apply for this course through UCAS. For guidance, contact AHZ's trained counsellors.

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