Postgraduate Certificate of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism
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Overview
The program covers a wide range of issues related to policing, intelligence and counter terrorism in international and national contexts, including the political, cultural, religious, economic and intelligence aspects.
Units available for study include those available within the Master of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism with the exception of the Research Project and Internship units.
Key features
- The desirability of rigorous analysis, the development of sound policies and the need to understand local and sectional aspirations and ideologies in dealing with particular issues, countries and communities is emphasised.
- Also considered is the development and implementation of strategies and tactics to counter terrorism and recent case studies are drawn on to evaluate different possible approaches. The impact of media and modern communications technology on policing, intelligence gathering and security is also dealt with.
- The program offers some analysis of the challenges, threats and opportunities confronting the Pacific region in particular and will be constantly revised and updated.
- The program considers both historical and contemporary dilemmas that may influence intelligence gathering and analysis, policy development and implementation in the region.
Minimum course duration
0.5 years
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Government and non-government organisations.
Course fee
AUD $7,704.00 p.a. 
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:
Attendance modes: Internal, external
Study modes: Full-time, part-time
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 | 4cp from | PICT806 | Strategic Policing | ||
| PICT841 | Organised Crime | ||||
| PICT842 | Protecting Society: Public Policing/Private Security | ||||
| PICT843 | Comparative Policing | 4 | |||
| Required | 4cp from | PICT813 | Intelligence Analysis: Concepts and Application | ||
| PICT814 | Intelligence and National Security | ||||
| PICT844 | Advanced Intelligence Analysis | ||||
| PICT845 | Intelligence Product and Decision Making | ||||
| PICT846 | Competitive Intelligence | 4 | |||
| Required | 4cp from | PICT802 | Terrorism Issues | ||
| PICT818 | National Security and Counter Terrorism Issues | ||||
| PICT837 | Terrorist Support Networks and Operations | ||||
| PICT838 | Insurgency and Non-State Security Challenges | 4 | |||
| 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
Federal and State Police services, Defence, Government intelligence and analysis organisations and security management positions in both the public and private sectors.
Profiles
Our Graduates
Mohamad Osman
Year Graduated: 2009
Current Position: Communications Officer, NSW Police
The degree assisted me in developing discipline, knowledge, research skills and a desire to learn. Professionally my degree has allowed me to choose from a wide range of job opportunities which I think is fantastic.
