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GC-INTELL

Intelligence Analysis

Graduate certificate

Learn about contemporary issues in global politics and the practice of national security research and analysis, for a rewarding career in intelligence.

Course outline
  • Qualification
    Graduate Certificate in Intelligence Analysis
  • Duration

    Duration

    1 year part-time
  • Credit

    Credit

    100
  • Location

    Location

    Curtin Perth
Course outline

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Semester 1, 2025

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12 February 2025

Semester 2, 2025

3 March 2025

9 July 2025

Semester 1, 2026

11 August 2025

5 February 2026

Semester 2, 2026

6 April 2026

2 July 2026

Course outline

Outline

Outline

In this course you will develop expertise in national strategy, intelligence analysis and security studies.

You’ll learn about the world of intelligence and its central role in national security decision-making, and gain the high-level critical-thinking skills required to be a professional analyst.

Taught by academics with experience in senior-level intelligence analysis, this course will give you the knowledge for roles in intelligence that influence and support decisions related to Australia’s current and future safety and security.

Curtin graduates mentored by our academics have embarked on careers in Australia and around the world, contributing to critical discussions on topics such as the AUKUS alliance, China’s expanding power, the Ukraine war and the emergence of global extremism.

Upon completing this course, you will be eligible to apply for the Master of International Security.

Careers

  • Defence and military intelligence
  • Political analyst
  • Security consultant
  • Criminal intelligence
  • Risk assessment
  • Tactical analyst
  • Signals analyst
  • Counterintelligence
  • Financial intelligence
  • Open-source intelligence
  • Business intelligence

Industries

  • Intelligence
  • Defence and military
  • Government and diplomatic corps
  • Security services
  • Business and industry

What you'll learn

  • apply knowledge of the principles and concepts of intelligence studies in work related settings; foster gained knowledge and develop strong independent research skills through minor and major research projects
  • critically analyse and interpret major political, security, socio-economic and policy issues using an intelligence studies framework
  • communicate, both verbally and in writing, comprehensive analyses of complex intelligence studies data or theories
  • develop strong independent learning and analytical skills
  • develop strong appreciation of working in multi-cultural national and international environments
  • develop and practice effective independent multi-tasking and team management skills; develop leadership skills and strong professional ethics

Why study Intelligence Analysis

Immersive learning

You'll benefit from our competitive internship programs and connections to international, national and state-based employers. 

 

 

High-level industry experience

Our teaching staff are highly qualified academics with practical experience as senior-level practitioners in policymaking and intelligence.

 

 

Knowledge leaders

Curtin is Western Australia’s leader for teaching in the field of international security, foreign policy and statecraft.

 

 

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Use your experience to get credit towards your degree

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

Fees and charges

Domestic fee paying postgraduate

Fees are indicative only.

* Based on a first-year full-time study load of 100 credits. The total cost will depend on your course options (i.e. units selected and time taken to complete).

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Location

For start dates, please view the academic calendar.

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2025

Semester 1
  • On campus
  • Online
Semester 2
  • On campus
  • Online

2026

Semester 1
  • On campus
  • Online
Semester 2
  • On campus
  • Online

All endeavours are made to ensure location information for courses is up to date but please note they are subject to change.

The University reserves the right to withdraw any unit of study or program which it offers, to impose limitations on enrolment in any unit or program, and/or to vary arrangements for any program.

How to apply

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  • Curtin course code: GC-INTELL
  • Last updated on: 3 December 2024

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