Computing and IT

Level 2 - Keeping Safe Online (Cyber Security Principles)

  • Academic Year: 26/27
  • Adult
  • Chester Campus
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Classroom Aims

How to apply

The Course

This qualification is designed to provide you with an awareness of the cyber security sector. It will do this by increasing the knowledge and understanding of roles and issues relating to cyber security. It will also act as a stepping stone if you wish to study cyber security at a higher level.

This course aims to provde you with knowledge and understanding of the principles of cyber security and covers:

  • The study of the principles of cyber security
  • Breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge of cyber security

 

There is no specific prior knowledge you must have for this qualification. However, you may find it helpful if you’ve already achieved a Level 1 or 2 Digital Skills or Information Technology qualification.
You could progress to further study at the College at Level 3.
£330

The course fee shown is the co-funded rate which is only available for people living in the local authority areas of Cheshire West and Chester or Cheshire East. If you live outside of these local authorities please contact the College for fee information.

Funding for Adult Courses

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

Higher Education Funding

There is funding available for eligible students.

Do I pay this fee?

Higher Education courses such as HNCs and HNDs can be self-funded through a payment plan. However, for eligible students, a tuition fee loan can fund your course through Student Finance England and you may be eligible for a maintenance loan to support your education.

Please note, you should apply for your loan before the course starts. You only commit to the loan once you begin attending the course.

Find out more about eligibility at Student Finance. For more information, find out on our Higher Education page or get in touch with our Bursary department.

Find out more about funding

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Top-Up Degrees

Degrees you could enter:

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  • Degree 3

Take the next step

Have questions or need help applying? Our friendly Admissions Team is here for you — get in touch today!

Email: admissions@ccsw.ac.uk

Phone: 01270 654654 (Crewe Campus) / 01244 656555 (Ellesmere Port and Chester Campuses)

Chester Campus
Starts : September 10th, 2026
Thursday 10:00am - 3:00pm 14 Weeks

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FUNDING FOR ADULT COURSES

If you are aged 19+ we can help you upskill and invest in your future with one of our adult courses.

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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