| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-08-12 | - |
| 2025-07-09 | - |
| 2026-02-03 | - |
| 2026-03-02 | - |
Program Overview
Graduate Certificate in Intelligence Analysis
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Intelligence Analysis is a one-year part-time course that provides students with expertise in national strategy, intelligence analysis, and security studies. The course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to work in intelligence roles that influence and support decisions related to Australia's current and future safety and security.
Admission Criteria
Applicants for a Graduate Certificate are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards. A Bachelor Degree or equivalent credit gained for recognised learning is generally required. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.
English Requirements
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. The specific English requirements for this course are:
- IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)
- Writing: 6
- Speaking: 6
- Reading: 6
- Listening: 6
- Overall band score: 6.5
Fees and Scholarships
- Domestic fee paying postgraduate: $11,508 (2025 Fee year, based on a first-year full-time study load of 100 credits)
Location
The course is offered at Curtin Perth.
How to Apply
Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice. Each campus has different application deadlines.
Course Outline
The course outline includes:
- Qualification: Graduate Certificate in Intelligence Analysis
- Duration: 1 year part-time
- Credit: 100
- Location: Curtin Perth
Careers
Graduates of the course may pursue careers in:
- 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
Graduates may work in:
- 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
- Critically analyse and interpret major political, security, socio-economic, and policy issues using an intelligence studies framework
- Communicate 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 at Curtin?
- Immersive learning through competitive internship programs and connections to international, national, and state-based employers
- High-level industry experience through teaching staff with practical experience as senior-level practitioners in policymaking and intelligence
- Knowledge leaders in the field of international security, foreign policy, and statecraft
Specialisations
The course does not have specialisations.
Research Areas
The course does not have specific research areas.
Tuition Fees
- Domestic fee paying postgraduate: $11,508 (2025 Fee year, based on a first-year full-time study load of 100 credits)
Duration
- 1 year part-time
Credit
- 100
Location
- Curtin Perth
How to Apply
Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice. Each campus has different application deadlines.
