Master of Intelligence
Master the theory and practice of intelligence studies. Dive deep into real-world global intelligence issues.
About the Course
In studying this course you will have in-depth knowledge about the theory and practice of intelligence studies; the evolution of Australia’s intelligence community; and the emerging domestic, regional and international challenges for intelligence. It will also equip you with a practical skill set to analyse intelligence challenges, based on real-world examples. The core units, provided through the Department of Security Studies and Criminology, focus on synthesising the latest developments in Intelligence theory and practices. Elective choice allows you to also focus on other aspects of security, including counter terrorism, security and strategic studies, cyber security, and criminology.
Course Entry Requirements
This is a restricted degree. Subject enrolment is only available to students admitted into this degree.
Depending on your prior qualifications, work experience, or other recognised prior learning, you may qualify for entry to the course at one of the admission points below:
- AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent, or
- AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent, and approved work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning, or
- AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65
Core and Flexible Zones:
- AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent, or
- Meet two of the following three criteria:
- AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent
- Minimum two years relevant approved work experience at senior management level, professional certification or other recognised prior learning
- AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65
Course Structure
Recommended study pattern
Master of Intelligence students must complete eight or twelve subjects as per admission point.
Please note: It is not recommended to enrol in more than 2 subjects per Session
A student who is taking an unduly long time to complete a program of study may be excluded from further enrolment. An unduly long period of time is considered to be effective enrolment longer than 7 years for this Masters degree.
Core Zone
Essential Subjects: 50 credit points
- PICX8012 Critical Thought & Research Design
- PICX8013 History of Intelligence
- PICX8014 The Intelligence Community in Australia
- PICX8044 Intelligence Analysis
- PICX8045 Intelligence: Theory and Practice
Core Zone
Elective subjects
Option set 1: 10 credit points from:
- PICX8953 Simulation in Intelligence
- PICX8963 Decision Making, Scenario Planning and Simulation in Intelligence
Option set 2: 20 credit points from:
- PICX8020 Advanced Terrorism Studies
- PICX8060 Geopolitics and Geostrategy
- PICX8080 Cyber Conflict, Cyber Espionage and Information Warfare
- PICX8088 Advanced Criminology Theory
Flexible Zone
Option set 1: 40 credit points from:
- PICX8020 Advanced Terrorism Studies
- PICX8040 Cyber Crime and Cyber Policing
- PICX8043 International Terrorism
- PICX8060 Geopolitics and Geostrategy
- PICX8061 Transnational Security
- PICX8062 The Crimes of the Powerful
- PICX8080 Cyber Conflict, Cyber Espionage and Information Warfare
- PICX8088 Advanced Criminology Theory
- SOCX8015 Doing Social Survey Research
- SOCX8020 Evaluating Social Policy
- SOCX8035 Qualitative Methods for Policy
- SOCX8080 Making Public Policy in a Globalised World
Total Credit points: 120
Award requirements
To qualify for the award of Master of Intelligence students must complete eight or twelve subjects as required. Students must complete the essential subjects as indicated in the degree structure.
On completion of admission you are bound by the University Terms and Conditions and must comply with present and future By-laws , Rules , Codes, and Policies, Procedures and Schedules of Macquarie University
Students who did not commence their program in the current year are required to follow the program structure provided to them at the time of admission.
On successful completion, you will be able to:
- Apply advanced disciplinary knowledge to critically analyse and explain real-world intelligence issues.
- Transfer, integrate and use disciplinary techniques and methods for problem-solving purposes and to develop solutions to real-world intelligence issues.
- Apply advanced disciplinary knowledge to develop, analyse, and evaluate intelligence-related policies.
- Demonstrate ethically and socially informed judgments on the development and implementation of intelligence-related policies.
- Communicate complex disciplinary knowledge to professional and academic settings.
