Program Overview

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Cyber Security BSc (Hons)

Course Overview

As the number of mobile users, digital applications, and data networks increase, so has the number of potential risks and threats, resulting in the need for talented professionals to secure and protect systems and data.

Our BSc (Hons) Cyber Security course is designed to produce high-quality graduates who can contribute effectively in one of the highest growing sectors globally.

The course offers real-life tools and challenges, giving you the opportunity to become an independent learner through practical projects and advanced teaching methods.

Why You Should Study This Course

We offer a style of education which is flexible and designed to fit around your life, allowing you to benefit from a modern, forward-thinking higher education institution, reinforced by the quality and reputation of Coventry University. We are dedicated to making higher education accessible and enjoyable to everyone. Our courses cover one module at a time, allowing you to become a specialist in each topic before moving onto the next.

Official Course Partner

GlobalLogic is a leader in the field of digital engineering services. We help brands worldwide design and create innovative products, platforms, and digital experiences tailored to the modern world. By combining experience design, comprehensive engineering, and data expertise, we enable our clients to imagine new possibilities and accelerate their transformation into the digital companies of tomorrow. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, GlobalLogic operates design studios and engineering centres around the world, offering its expertise to clients in the automotive, communications, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, media and entertainment, semiconductor, and technology industries. GlobalLogic is part of the wider Hitachi group.

What You'll Study

This course examines the principles and threats that underpin computer systems, networks, and the software development process.

Throughout the programme, you will aim to become competent and confident in a range of prevalent topics, such as operating systems, networking, information security, python programming language, penetration testing, ethical hacking, and more.

Year One

• Networking - 30 credits
• Operating Systems - 30 credits
• Information Security - 30 credits
• Problem Solving and Programming - 30 credits

Year Two

• Cryptography - 30 credits
• Computer Forensics - 30 credits
• Algorithms and Data Structures - 30 credits
• Communications and Collaboration - 30 credits

Placement Year

• UK Work Placement - 0 credits
• International Study/Work Placement - 0 credits

Final Year

• Secure Programming - 30 credits
• Internet of Things - 30 credits
• Contemporary Issues in Computing - 30 credits
• Project - 30 credits

How You'll Learn

This course is available as a full-time three-year or optional four-year sandwich course, the latter incorporating a work placement or study year in a related field.

Our teaching methods are varied, offering a number of teaching styles to suit the needs of our students, so in addition to lectures, we also utilise a blended learning approach, including online aspects, workshops, and group work. Additional support is available via email and our online learning platform, Aula.

Unlike traditional institutions, there are no end-of-year exams. Instead, learning is assessed through coursework and phase tests, which is more reflective of our learning model.

Entry Requirements

Polish Requirements

• Polish Matura Exam: Pass Matura (Świadectwo Dojrzałości) poziom podstawowy/basic level with satisfactory grade 40% or better
• Polish Matura Advanced Level: Pass Matura poziom rozszerzony/advanced level with a grade of 55% in two subjects. Obtain 75% in Matura extended level English Language Exam OR IELTS 6.0 overall OR equivalent.
• A Level: BBB
• International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma): 28 points

EU Requirements

• EU exams: We're here to help you understand which qualifications, diplomas, and certificates you can use from your own country to meet our entry requirements. Contact us to find out more
• International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma): 28 points

International Requirements

For international students and regional-specific information, find your home country on our regional entry requirements page.

We recognise a breadth of qualifications, speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you.

English Language Requirements

A telephone interview to assess English language skills will be arranged for non-native English speakers.

If you hold IELTS Level 6.0 (with no component less than 5.5) or equivalent, you will not have to complete the telephone interview.

Fees and Funding

2024/25 tuition fees.

• EU: 27,500 zł (EU) per year
• International: 46,000 zł (non-EU) per year

Coventry University Wroclaw will review tuition fees each year. Coventry University Wroclaw may increase fees for each subsequent year of study but such increases will be no more than 5% above inflation. Please note that the calculation of inflation is based on the information on price indices of consumer goods and services published by the President of the Statistics Poland website: https://stat.gov.pl/en/ for the quarter preceding the fees’ valorisation. Students who are not satisfied with the changes will be offered the opportunity to withdraw.

If you choose to study a course with a placement/sandwich year, you will need to pay a tuition fee of 2000 zł to cover your academic support.

For advice and guidance on tuition fees and student loans, visit our undergraduate finance page and see the University’s Tuition Fee and Refund Terms and Conditions.

We offer a range of scholarships to students. For more information, visit our scholarships page.

Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessments, facilities, and support services. There may be additional costs not covered by this fee such as accommodation and living costs, recommended reading books, stationery, printing, and re-assessments should you need them.

Facilities

Coventry University Wrocław will offer you a wide range of facilities to support your studies and help you succeed.

This campus offers the opportunity to study in fully equipped classrooms for interactive and collaborative teaching, IT suites purpose-built to support the needs of our students, and also break-out spaces.

Careers and Opportunities

An important vocation in the modern digital age, cyber security professionals work with creativity and analytical thinking to understand how systems can be broken, protected, and used.

A career in cyber security is challenging, dynamic, and highly transferable, meaning graduates may have the opportunity to work internationally throughout their careers as there is a recognised global demand for trained specialists.

Cyber security is a rapidly growing market, with plenty of scope to develop a very lucrative career.

Graduates from this course can enter a number of possible career pathways, such as Cyber Security Consultancy, Software Developer/Programming, Cyber-Crime Investigation, or Digital Forensics Analysis.

Further Study

• Cyber Security MSc
• Computer Science MSc
• Software Development MSc
• Data Science & Computational Intelligence MSc

How to Apply

EU students

EU full-time students should apply directly to the university. Read our application pages to find out your next steps to apply.

International students

International full-time students should apply directly to the university. Read our application pages to find out your next steps to apply.

For further support or more information about your course, get in touch with us today.

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Disclaimers

Coventry University Wroclaw is a branch campus of Coventry University. Coventry University together with Coventry University London Campus, CU Coventry, CU London, CU Scarborough, and Coventry University Online come together to form part of the Coventry University Group (the “University”) with all degrees awarded by Coventry University.

1 UK, Polish, and International Opportunities

Please note that we are unable to guarantee any UK, Polish, or International opportunities (whether required or optional) such as internships, work experience, field trips, conferences, placements, or study abroad opportunities and that all such opportunities may be paid or unpaid and subject to additional costs (which could include, but is not limited to, equipment, materials, bench fees, studio or facilities hire, travel, accommodation, and visas), competitive application, availability, and/or meeting any applicable travel COVID and visa requirements. To ensure that you fully understand the visa requirements, please contact the International Office.

2 Tuition Fees

The University will charge the tuition fees that are stated on the course webpage and in the prospectus for the first year of study. Coventry University Wroclaw will review tuition fees each year. Coventry University Wroclaw may increase fees for each subsequent year of study but such increases will be no more than 5% above inflation. Please note that the calculation of inflation is based on the information on price indices of consumer goods and services published by the President of the Statistics Poland website: https://stat.gov.pl/en/ for the quarter preceding the fees’ valorisation. Students who are not satisfied with the changes will be offered the opportunity to withdraw.

3 Facilities

Facilities are subject to availability. Access to some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) may vary from those advertised and/or may have reduced availability or restrictions where the university is following public authority guidance, decisions, or orders.

Student Contract

By accepting your offer of a place and enrolling with us, a Student Contract will be formed between you and the university. A copy of the current 2023/24 contract is available on the website for information purposes however the 24/25 Contract is currently being updated so please revisit this page before submitting your application. The Contract details your rights and the obligations you will be bound by during your time as a student and contains the obligations that the university will owe to you. You should read the Contract before you accept an offer of a place and before you enrol at the university.