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Master 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.

Also considered is the development and implementation of strategies and tactics to counter terrorism. The program draws on recent case studies to evaluate different possible approaches.

Key features

  • Learn from experts from around the world with practical experience in all levels of security.
  • The program is constantly revised and updated to reflect the latest developments and analysis of the challenges, threats and opportunities confronting the Pacific region
  • Examine the impact of media and modern communications technology on policing, intelligence gathering and security.
  • 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

1 years

Location

North Ryde

Suitable for

The program is designed for policing, intelligence, military and security employees, individuals with an interest in these areas and who hold an undergraduate degree, or those that have articulated through the Postgraduate Diploma in Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism.

Course fee

AUD $20,544.00 p.a. This is the Course Fee

Student amenities fee

Information on the Student services and amenities fee

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree with relevant major or substantial professional 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

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 including one specialisation 32
Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below

Specific requirements

The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this master

800 level or above Credit Points
Required 8cp from PICT802 Terrorism Issues
PICT806 Strategic Policing
PICT808 Information Warfare and Cyberterrorism
PICT809 Research Project
PICT813 Intelligence Analysis: Concepts and Application
PICT814 Intelligence and National Security
PICT816 Internship
PICT818 National Security and Counter Terrorism Issues
PICT837 Terrorist Support Networks and Operations
PICT838 Insurgency and Non-State Security Challenges
PICT840 Cybercrime
PICT841 Organised Crime
PICT842 Protecting Society: Public Policing/Private Security
PICT843 Comparative Policing
PICT844 Advanced Intelligence Analysis
PICT845 Intelligence Product and Decision Making
PICT846 Competitive Intelligence
PICT847 Supervised Project in Security Studies
PICT901 International Security
PICT903 Economic and Resource Security
PICT905 Weapons of Mass Destruction: Proliferation and Control
PICT906 International Security Law
PICT907 Border Security and Migration
PICT908 Globalisation and Security
PICT913 Asia-Pacific Security
PICT914 International Crime
PICT915 Humanitarian Intervention and Peacekeeping
PICT920 Asian Economic Security Threats 8
Required 1 specialisation 24

Students undertaking this course can choose from the following Master of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism specialisations:

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 gain the skills to conduct rigourous analysis, the ability to develop sound policies, and an understanding of local and sectional aspirations and ideologies which impact particular issues, countries and communities.

They find employment with state and federal police services, military forces and security industry related companies - particularly private and public sector organisations who deal with analysis of risk and intelligence, areas such as ASIS, ASIO, ATO and DIA.

Profiles

Our Students

 

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.

 

Our Expertise

Why choose Macquarie?

Why choose Macquarie for postgraduate study

Macquarie University graduate programs give you a competitive edge in the workplace, assist your move to a new career and give you that personal sense of achievement.

Our flexibility means that you can transfer degrees, study part-time or by correspondence, and listen to your lectures remotely through iLecture.

We are investing in new classroom buildings, new labs, recreational facilities, a teaching hospital and a new library, to ensure that the best facilities continue to be provided to our students.

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Contact us

Lousie Hutchence

T: +61 2 9850 1421

E: louise.hutchence@mq.edu.au

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Master of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism

MQ course code: MPICT

With a specialisation in:
Apply
  1. Print and complete the Postgraduate Coursework Direct Application (pdf 478kb) and return to: Centre for Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism, Level 2, Building Y3A Macquarie University, NSW 2109.
  2. View the Postgraduate Coursework List for 2012 (pdf 322kb) for specific information required to complete the application form.

Re-admission

If you have previously enrolled and would like to re-apply for the same course, please complete the MQ Postgraduate Re-admission Form (pdf 406kb) and return to: Centre for Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism, Level 2, Building Y3A Macquarie University, NSW 2109.


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