Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security with foundation year

Foundation Year

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 covers a range of digital technology content including fundamental software engineering and data storage concepts, the theory behind how networks operate, how 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.

Degree
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. Gain industry-relevant expertise through labs, and real-world projects to launch your career. With this course, you could benefit from opportunities for hands-on learning, industry placements and an integrated master's degree (subject to meeting progression standards).2

Key course highlights
• Practical ethical hacking: learn penetration testing, web security and exploit development in dedicated hacking labs.



• Security and forensics: master risk management, secure network infrastructures, incident response and digital evidence analysis.



• Industry-aligned learning: apply skills through 'Capture the Flag’ challenges, simulations and collaborative projects.



Why you should study this course
• Hands-on, industry-relevant skills:  gain real-world expertise through practical labs, penetration testing exercises and ‘Capture the Flag’-style challenges in dedicated hacking labs.



• Career-focused learning:  master in-demand areas like ethical hacking, network security and digital forensics—directly aligned with industry roles such as penetration tester, security operation centre analyst or forensic investigator.



• Active industry engagement: employability is at the core of our courses, and as such we aim to provide you with optional industry guest lectures and networking events to help you stand out from the crowd (subject to availability).



• Modern facilities:  train in specialist on-campus ethical hacking and computing labs with professional tools, simulating real cyber threats in a controlled environment.



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Coventry University, part of Coventry University Group, is a modern, globally connected university with a mission to create better futures. Founded in 1843 through innovation and enterprise, they continue to work closely with industry to equip their graduates with the real-world skills and creative thinking they need to make a difference.

Coventry is also a Top 5 Student City in England (QS Best Student Cities Index 2026), and they guarantee accommodation if you apply through Clearing. With campuses across Coventry, London, Scarborough, Dagenham, and Greenwich, you can choose to study where it suits you best.

They're rated overall Gold in TEF 2023, recognising the quality of their teaching and student experience. From academic and wellbeing support to their Phoenix+ programme of employability activities and dedicated Success Coaches, they’re with you every step of the way.