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UndergraduateHigher National DiplomaUCAS: I106

Cyber Security

Coventry University
Scarborough, England
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2 yearsDuration
£1,900Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Coventry University, the HND Cyber Security provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Scarborough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. You can choose to study this course in London or Scarborough. As the number of mobile users, digital applications, and data networks increase, so does the number of potential risks and threats, resulting in the need for talented professionals to secure and protect systems and data. This course is designed to produce high-quality graduates who can contribute effectively in one of the highest-growing sectors in the UK. International tuition fees are £1,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Network Security Fundamentals
Cryptography and Data Protection
System Administration and Hardening
Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
Digital Forensics and Incident Response
Cybersecurity Policy and Compliance
Secure Software Development
Applied Security Project
UCAS Code:I106
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points80

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£1,900

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£3,800

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Coventry University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,500£30,000£35,000
3 years£18,500£25,000£29,500
5 years£22,000£31,500£44,500

UK subject average: £24,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£24,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 29% above UK average salary
This course
£31,500
UK average
£24,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH11-01-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
20%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
87%
Assessment and feedback
90%
Academic support
89%
Organisation and management
79%
Learning resources
86%
Student voice
88%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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Coventry University Group Scholarship

Coventry University · Undergraduate

£2,000scholarship value
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Vice-Chancellor Undergraduate Scholarship 2025/26

Coventry University · Undergraduate

£4,000scholarship value
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
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About Coventry University

Coventry University offers Cyber Security as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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