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Cyber Security (AAQ | Level 3 | Single)

Franklin Sixth Form College

Chelmsford Avenue, Grimsby, DN34 5BY

Alternative Academic Qualification (AAQ)
Level 3
Information and Communication Technology

Available start dates

Available start dates

Sunday, 06 September 2026
Franklin College
2 Year(s)
Part of a full time programme
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

Through a combination of theoretical study and hands-on experience, you will develop the necessary knowledge and skills that can support progression in Cyber Security and Networks. The Extended Certificate in Cyber Security and Networks will give students a thorough understanding of cyber security threats and how networks operate. 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.

Complementary courses

  • IT AAQ
  • Digital Games Design
  • Esports
  • Computer Science

Course Details

You will have the opportunity to apply what you learn to real-life contexts, such as: Assessing for risks to networks, devices and applications and creating risk assessments, auditing the measures used to prevent cyberattacks, designing policies that control access to systems and educate users in cyberattack prevention

How will it be delivered and assessed?

  • Combination of Coursework and Examination

Entry requirements

For the latest entry requirements for all our courses please click the following link: https://www.franklin.ac.uk/courses/course-entry-requirements/

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Possible career paths

  • Computer Networking
  • Digital Forensics
  • Cyber Security Analyst
  • Ethical Hacker
  • Data Analyst
  • Database Administrator

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