Postgraduate Certificate of Intelligence
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Overview
The Postgraduate Certificate in Intelligence is designed to prepare students for a role within the Australian Intelligence community based upon a theoretical understanding of intelligence issues.
Key features
- This program focuses on developing knowledge and skills in the intelligence field
- Appeals to a wide cross-section of government and security professionals
- Provides insight into select Australian and international intelligence communities.
Minimum course duration
1 year
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Those wishing to advance to a career in the intelligence community.
Course fee
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
Bachelor degree from a recognised university OR for those without a first degree, a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience.
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
See entry requirements.
Notes:
Study Options: Full-time, Part-time
Mode of study: On campus, Online
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above | 12 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this certificate
| 800 level or above | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | PICT813 | Intelligence Analysis: Concepts and Application | 4 | ||
| Required | 8cp from | PICT814 | Intelligence and National Security | ||
| PICT838 | Insurgency and Non-State Security Challenges | ||||
| PICT844 | Advanced Intelligence Analysis | ||||
| PICT845 | Intelligence Product and Decision Making | ||||
| PICT846 | Competitive Intelligence | 8 | |||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this certificate | 12 | ||||
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
Our graduates find employment in government and non-government organisations, security and intelligence networks.

