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Overview

  • Study a complete foundation for intelligence professionals with careers in defence, policing, government and corporate organisations.
  • Online study mode ideal for busy students or professionals.
  • Complete online in 1 year part time, with some electives offered on-campus
  • Opportunity to progress on to the Master of Justice (Intelligence).
QUT course code JS29
Course duration 1 year part-time
Start month 2013 February, July
Delivery External
  • Online
Faculty
  • Faculty of Law
Course contact Enquire
CRICOS codeExternal study only
Careers
  • Corrective Services Officer
  • Customs Officer
  • Family Services Officer
  • Government Officer
  • Information Security Specialist
  • Investigator
  • Police Officer (Australian Federal)
  • Police Officer (State)
  • Policy Officer
  • Risk Manager
  • Systems Analyst
  • Systems Manager
  • Systems Trainer
  • Technical Officer

Details

The Graduate Certificate in Intelligence provides a tertiary qualification for students who currently work in, and those seeking employment in, the intelligence and investigative fields. Through a range of teaching strategies, the course develops relevant competencies, skills and knowledge in the intelligence discipline areas. The course is designed for students who have completed an undergraduate qualification, but students with extensive appropriate professional experience are invited to apply. Completion of this course facilitates entry into the Master of Justice (Intelligence).

Units

The course comprises four units (48 credit points) consisting of one core unit, two specialist units and one elective unit, and can be completed externally online in one year part-time. Some elective units are offered in on-campus, block mode.

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Entry requirements

A relevant and approved three-year undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution or a combination of extensive and appropriate professional employment and training that the Course Coordinator deems to be appropriate.

International students may only study this course from their home country. It is not available as an internal/on campus course.
 


Minimum English language requirements

Students must meet the English proficiency requirements.

IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
speaking6.0
writing6.0
reading6.0
listening6.0
overall6.5
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
speaking20.0
writing20.0
reading20.0
listening20.0
overall90.0

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Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

Scholarships and financial support

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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How to apply for Graduate Certificate in Intelligence

You're ready to apply if you have:

  1. Found all the courses you want to apply for. You can apply for up to 3
  2. Checked important dates
    • Semester 1
      2013
      18 January Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.
      8 February Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.
    • Semester 2
      2013
      7 June Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.
      5 July Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.
  3. Checked you meet the entry requirements
  4. Checked costs and scholarships
  5. Checked if you're eligible for credit for prior learning
  6. Gathered supporting documents

All done? Then you're ready to apply.

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