Alternative Academic Qualification Cambridge Advanced National in Cyber Security (Certificate)
at Bolton Sixth Form College, Bolton · sixth form college
What the college says
Our Extended Certificate in Cyber Security and Networks will give students a thorough understanding of cyber security threats and how networks operate, preparing them for progression to undergraduate study. It will equip students with the practical skills to audit measures used on networks to protect against cyberattacks and demonstrate how these can be improved.
What you need to get on
Students studying three A Levels and/or AAQs will be expected to have a minimum of two GCSEs at grade 5 and three at grade 4, including English Language and Mathematics.
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
The Sixth Form Bolton
Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5BU
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Bolton
Who else teaches this exact qualification
Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.
- Their version
Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre
Tenterden · South East · 2 years