Closure extended to the 26th June - Please read for details

Due to the extreme weather conditions and in the interests of the health, safety and wellbeing of our students and staff, the College will close early on:

•  Wednesday 24th June: College will close at 2.00 pm

•  Thursday 25th June: College will close at 1.00 pm

•  Friday 26th June: College will close at 1.00 pm

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Please note our Bicester Campus is open as normal.

Please continue to check the College website, socials and emails for any further updates.

Friday 26th June: College will close at 1.00 pm

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Level 2 Award in Cybersecurity

Course code: P05058

Subject area:

Study level: Part Time

Course level:

Course details

Course time:

19:00 - 21:00

Days of week:

Monday

Course date:

22nd Feb 2027 - 5th Jul 2027

Course location:

Abingdon Campus

Contact details

Email:

enquiries@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

Phone:

01235 555 585

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Learners will investigate the accidental and malicious security threats that exist to IT systems and data. They will learn about system vulnerabilities and the tools and techniques used to protect users from risks and potential damage, including loss of data, loss of data integrity and unauthorised access to data.
This single unit qualification is designed for learners to learn about cybercrime. You will understand routine protective methods used to maintain cybersecurity including the principles of vulnerability and penetration testing and user access control.

There are 3 key aims to be able to gain this award:1. Understand security protection and risk management issues.2. Understand measures to protect IT systems and data from current and evolving threats.3. Be able to implement measures to protect IT systems and data.

By the end of the course the learner will be able to :

• Describe the types of threat to IT systems and data. • Explain the factors that affect the vulnerability of IT systems and data.• Explain measures to protect IT systems and data from current and evolving threats. • Compare different physical security measures used to protect IT systems and data.• Create a user access control system to restrict unauthorised access. • Demonstrate how ethical hacking can be used to protect IT systems and data.

Please note there are no classes during half term.

What next?
Coding for Beginners.
Entry criteria
If you are new to cybersecurity it may be more appropriate to look at enrolling on the Level 1 course before enrolling at Level 2.

Please note - you should be 19 years old or over at 31st August 2026 prior to starting the course.

Fee information
A textbook is used to accompany the course, but it is optional to buy this (average cost £20 - £25). The textbook will support your learning for at least 1 year. Your tutor will be able to advise you at the first session.

As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

Full Cost (19+)

£403.20

Co-Funded Fee (19+)

£144.00

Reduced Fee (19+)

£0.00

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