BSc Cyber Security
About this course
BSc Cyber Security, an undergraduate degree focused on securing systems, networks, and data against digital threats. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Project Management, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students can choose to undertake an optional placement year or a year abroad during their studies. The first year covers foundational concepts through Networking, Operating Systems, Information Security, and Problem Solving and Programming. The second year develops technical expertise with Cryptography, Computer Forensics, Algorithms and Data Structures, and Communications and Collaboration, alongside optional UK work placement and international study options. The final year advances knowledge through Secure Programming, Internet of Things, Contemporary Issues in Computing, and concludes with an independent Project.
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What students say
Based on about 55 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 150 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 73%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 22%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 35%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 60%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 5%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Networking
- Operating Systems
- Information Security
- Problem Solving and Programming
- Cryptography
- Computer Forensics
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Communications and Collaboration
- UK Work Placement – 0 credits
- International Study/Work Placement – 0 credits
- Secure Programming
- Internet of Things
- Contemporary Issues in Computing
- Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Cyber Security at Coventry University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £44,500. The £31,500 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Software engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Cyber Security at Coventry University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Cyber Security at Coventry University?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Cyber Security at Coventry University?
The average entrant had 92 UCAS points.
Does BSc Cyber Security at Coventry University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Cyber Security at Coventry University?
73% of students continued into their second year, and 22% left higher education.