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Award in Cybersecurity (Level 2) Programme

at Newcastle College, Newcastle Upon Tyne · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeAward11 weeksPart time

What the college says

This single-unit qualification is designed to teach you about cybercrime and its risks and effects on individuals and organisations. You will investigate the accidental and malicious security threats to IT systems and data. You will also learn about system vulnerabilities and the tools and techniques used to protect users from risks and potential damage, including data loss, loss of data integrity and unauthorised access to data.

What you need to get on

This course is for 19+ learners. You need to have achieved English and Maths at Entry Level 1 or equivalent and successfully completed the Level 1 Cybersecurity course.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

The provider describes this as being for learners aged 19 and over.

Where it runs

  • Southwark College Main Campus

    Southwark College Main Campus 25 The Chut, London, SE1 8LF

    EveningClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 November 2026 · London

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