大象传媒

Close icon

Personalise what you see on this page.

Choose from the options below. We'll show you information based on your current location as default.

I'M FROM

  • Hong Kong
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.

LIVING IN

  • Hong Kong
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.

LOOKING FOR

  • Undergraduate courses
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.
Viewing as a student from Hong Kong living in Hong Kong interested in Undergraduate courses

Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security (with foundation year) BSc (Hons)

Coventry University

Add to favourites
Coventry University

Course options

2 options available

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    CU Coventry

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree course onwards will be from Coventry University campus.This course aims to provide you with a solid grounding for a career in ethical hacking and cyber security.The foundation year of this course will introduce you to a range of digital technology content including fundamental software engineering and data storage concepts, the theory behind how networks operate, devices communicate and how such networks should be designed. It also covers information technology in business and the fundamental mathematical knowledge and skills required to solve relevant problems. Students who successfully complete their foundation year will then progress onto the Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security BSc (Hons) degree within Coventry University鈥檚 School of Computing, Mathematics and Data Science. The degree aims to provide you with a strong practical and theoretical understanding of cybersecurity, hacking, digital forensics, security operations and the underlying associated computer science. Specifically, the degree is designed to help you develop skills in understanding who 鈥榟ackers鈥� typically are, the techniques they use to break into systems and the way we defend against them. It also aims to develop 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. Finally, it seeks to increase understanding on how the network infrastructure connects systems, and the impact on security.


Key benefits of the degree

Thriving community of ethical hackers with opportunities to participate in societies and live 鈥榟ackathon鈥� 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 with the Ethical Hacking LabSee our website for further details.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 19,850per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

Choose a qualification

QUALIFICATION TYPE

UCAS Points

UCAS Points : 80

5 GCSEs at A-C/4-9 including Maths and English, and at least one A2 level or a BTEC equivalent qualification.

VIEW MORE
Email

Do you need to know more?

Ask a question directly and subscribe to this university

REQUEST INFO

University information

Coventry University

Coventry University

Coventry University

  • University League Table

    67th

  • Campus address

    Coventry University, Priory Street, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV1 5FB, England

VIEW PROFILE
In 2023/24, Coventry University Group had 50,000+ global learners.
Coventry University has a strong international outlook, attracting international students and staff and collaborating with overseas partners.
International students can access a number of scholarships, bursaries and discounts to help fund their studies.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    78th out of 117 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    124 55%

    78th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    61st

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.05 76%

    44th

    9

Is this page useful?

Yes No

Sorry about that...

HOW CAN WE IMPROVE IT?

SUBMIT

Thanks for your feedback!