BSc (Hons) Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity
University
Coventry University, UK
Duration
3 years
Fee
Rs.
Colleges
1+
Summary
• Three-year UK-accredited cybersecurity degree specializing in ethical hacking, penetration testing, digital forensics, networks, and secure computing.
• Built to deliver deep theoretical and practical understanding of cybersecurity, exploit development, digital forensics, secure networking, cryptography, and ethical hacking methodologies.
• Extensive hands-on labs using industry-standard tools, real equipment, Cisco devices, Linux systems, forensic suites, OSINT platforms, and penetration testing frameworks.
• Curriculum progresses from foundational programming and legal frameworks to advanced exploitation, red teaming, and cryptography.
• Graduates gain operational, investigative, and offensive security skills to address modern cyber threats.
Description
Curricular Structure (Table)
Year One
Semester I
| Course |
|---|
| Introduction to Programming |
| Ethics and Legal Framework of Cyber Security |
| Foundation of Computer Science |
Semester II
| Course |
|---|
| Cybersecurity Fundamentals |
| Networking and Computer Architecture |
| Information Security Management |
Year Two
Semester III
| Course |
|---|
| The Internet and Web Technologies |
| Digital Forensics |
| Programming and Operating Systems |
Semester IV
| Course |
|---|
| Security Operations |
| Foundations of Networking |
| Practical Penetration Testing |
Year Three
Semester V
| Course |
|---|
| Digital Security Risk and Audit Management |
| Reverse Engineering and Exploit Development |
| Research Project Preparation |
Semester VI
| Course |
|---|
| Advanced Penetration Testing |
| Applied Cryptography |
| Research Project Delivery |
Features
Features (Table)
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 years |
| Accreditation | Coventry University, UK |
| Training Environment | Standardized cybersecurity labs |
| Practical Tools | Wireshark, Nmap, OpenVAS, Nessus, Ghidra, Cisco devices |
| Focus Areas | Ethical hacking, forensics, networks, exploit development |
| Skill Development | Red teaming, OSINT, scripting, threat analysis, auditing |
| Final Output | Individual research project with real-world applicability |
Admission Process
Fee Structure (Table)
(Same as other Coventry University programs in Nepal)
| Particular | 1st Year (NPR) | 2nd Year (NPR) | 3rd Year (NPR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Fee | 40,000 | — | — |
| Annual Fee | 35,000 | 35,000 | 35,000 |
| CCA Fee | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| Semester 1 Fee | 1,07,000 | 1,07,000 | 1,07,000 |
| Semester 2 Fee | 1,07,000 | 1,07,000 | 1,07,000 |
| University Registration Fee | 1,80,200 | 1,36,000 | 1,36,000 |
| Total | 4,89,200 | 4,05,000 | 4,05,000 |
| Grand Total | 12,99,200 NPR |
Eligibility (Point)
• 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board.
Job Prospects
Job Prospects (Table)
| Sector | Roles |
|---|---|
| Cybersecurity | Cybersecurity Analyst, SOC Analyst, Security Engineer |
| Ethical Hacking | Penetration Tester, Red Team Operator, Vulnerability Analyst |
| Digital Forensics | Forensic Analyst, Incident Response Technician |
| Network Security | Network Security Engineer, Firewall Administrator |
| Security Consulting | Security Consultant, Compliance Analyst |
| Malware & Exploit Research | Reverse Engineer, Malware Analyst |
| Cloud & Systems | Cloud Security Technician, Linux Systems Specialist |
| Risk & Governance | Security Auditor, Risk Analyst |
Colleges Offering This Course
Softwarica College of IT and E-commerce
No entrance requirements available
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