BSc (Hons) in Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security, Coventry University

The course's practical, hands-on teaching style prepares students effectively for industry roles. It features dedicated facilities like the Ethical Hacking Lab and networking labs, providing opportunities to work on real hacking challenges. Graduates have moved into roles such as security consultants, penetration testers, and security engineers, often engaging in sector-specific specialist careers. The inclusion of hackathon events and community activities makes it engaging and industry-relevant.

Students will focus on areas such as ethical hacking, digital forensics, security operations, and network security. The course offers modules that deepen knowledge in penetration testing, cryptography, security management, and emerging technologies like IoT and automotive cyber security, ensuring a comprehensive expertise in cyber security disciplines.

For the BSc (Hons) degree, a minimum of 120 UCAS points is required, typically with BBB in relevant A levels. For the MSci, 128 UCAS points are needed, with an average of ABB or higher in relevant subjects like Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or Computer Science. Additional requirements include GCSE math and English at grade 4 / C or equivalent, and BTEC or IB qualifications are also accepted.

Upon completion, graduates can pursue roles such as security consultants, security engineers, penetration testers, digital forensics analysts, and network security specialists. The course prepares students to understand and mitigate threats to computer systems and services, with opportunities to work in government, media, or private cybersecurity firms.