Programme description
What you can expect to study
- Identify vulnerabilities and assess cyber risk.
- Learn defensive security and incident-response principles.
- Develop practical, ethical and analytical security skills.
Coventry University · Coventry
BSc (Hons) Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity
Teaches how attackers break into systems and how to defend them, including penetration testing and digital forensics. For students aiming at security testing and cyber defence careers; a placement year is optional.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Possible career directions include:
- Cyber security analyst
- Security operations analyst
- Penetration tester
- Information security consultant
Career outcomes depend on experience, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed. We can help you compare the exact curriculum before you apply.
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- A-levels BBB including one from Mathematics or a related subject (or equivalent)
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Coventry's international entry requirements page states that recruitment from Sri Lanka is currently paused
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, no component below 5.5
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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to Coventry University.
- We help you meet any offer conditions and get your CAS.
- We guide your Student visa application.
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on coventry.ac.uk. The expanded description is a concise GEC summary based on the course record and subject area; module choices, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with Coventry University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.