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Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security at Coventry University - UCAS

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Course summary

Dive into cyber security, ethical hacking, digital forensics and secure networking. Learn practical skills, gain knowledge and build towards a future-proof cybersecurity career. This course could be the right fit for aspiring cybersecurity professionals, tech enthusiasts and problem-solvers who want practical skills in ethical hacking, network security and digital forensics. Gain industry-relevant expertise through labs, and real-world projects to launch your career. With this course, you could benefit from opportunities for hands-on learning, industry placements and an integrated master's degree (subject to meeting progression standards).2 Key course highlights Practical ethical hacking: learn penetration testing, web security and exploit development in dedicated hacking labs. Security and forensics: master risk management, secure network infrastructures, incident response and digital evidence analysis. Industry-aligned learning: apply skills through 'Capture the Flag’ challenges, simulations and collaborative projects. Why you should study this course Hands-on, industry-relevant skills:  gain real-world expertise through practical labs, penetration testing exercises and ‘Capture the Flag’-style challenges in dedicated hacking labs. Career-focused learning:  master in-demand areas like ethical hacking, network security and digital forensics—directly aligned with industry roles such as penetration tester, security operation centre analyst or forensic investigator. Active industry engagement: employability is at the core of our courses, and as such we aim to provide you with optional industry guest lectures and networking events to help you stand out from the crowd (subject to availability).2 Modern facilities:  train in specialist on-campus ethical hacking and computing labs with professional tools, simulating real cyber threats in a controlled environment. Enjoy a seamless progression route: with an integrated master's year, you get the opportunity to study a master’s degree while paying undergraduate fees (subject to meeting progression standards). 

Modules

Year One Modules

  • Cyber Security Fundamentals – 30 credits
  • Legal and Ethical Factors in Cyber Security – 30 credits
  • Networking and Computer Architecture – 30 credits
  • Introduction to Programming – 30 credits
Year 2 modules
  • Digital Forensics – 30 credits
  • Ethical Hacking – 30 credits
  • Networking – 30 credits
  • Security Operations – 30 credits
Year 3 modules Project - 30 credits Secure Network Design and management – 30 credits Digital Security Audit and Risk Management – 30 credits Advanced Digital Forensics – 30 credits Advanced Ethical Hacking and Exploit Development – 30 credits Additional Year If you meet the criteria, you could choose to take an additional fourth year master's option*, which will deepen your knowledge and expertise. We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content. For full module details please check the course page on the Coventry University website. *For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website

Assessment method

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which could vary depending upon the module. Assessment methods include: Formal examinations Phase tests Essays Group work Presentations Reports Projects Coursework Exams Individual Assignments Laboratories The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.


How to apply

Application codes

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

We’re here to help you achieve your study goals. If your qualifications or expected levels of grades differ from those outlined above, chat with our admissions team and between us we will explore the possibilities open to you. We accept a range of qualifications and our study experience is designed to give you options and support from the start. Contact us via our website to find out more.


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535* Year 1
Scotland £9535* Year 1
Wales £9535* Year 1
Channel Islands £9535* Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Additional costs/fee information Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website . Studying this course with a sandwich year incurs an additional £1,500 fee (£1,800 for international students) to cover your academic support throughout your placement year. For full international fees and the most up to date information about tuition fees, please check the relevant course page of the Coventry University website.
Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security at Coventry University - UCAS