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UndergraduateMaster of ScienceUCAS: I120
Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security
Coventry UniversityCoventry, England
4 yearsDuration
£1,900Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Coventry University, the MSci Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Coventry, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. 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. 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 a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Cybersecurity Fundamentals and Ethics
Network Security Architecture
Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
Digital Forensics and Incident Response
Cryptography and Secure Communications
Web Application Security
Risk Management and Compliance
Autonomous Research Project
UCAS Code:I120
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB to include one from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Computer Science, Computing or Design Technology. Excludes General Studies. |
| International Baccalaureate | 31 points to include one from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology or IT at Higher level. |
| UCAS Points | 123 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£1,900
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£7,600
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 Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper 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: £30,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 17% below UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£31,500
UK average
£30,000
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
60%Working
10%Studying
15%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
80%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 dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
91%
Overall
Teaching on my course
95%Learning opportunities
92%Assessment and feedback
90%Academic support
91%Organisation and management
92%Learning resources
90%Student voice
87%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
79%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About Coventry University
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