Program Overview

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CertHE Intelligence Analysis | Degree Apprenticeship

Why study this course with LJMU?

Qualify with the professionally recognised Level 4 Apprenticeship in Intelligence Analysis and a Higher Certificate in Intelligence Analysis. Study remotely through a mix of online live and pre-recorded lectures, workshops and group tasks as well as self-led research. Taught by experts with substantial real-world experience as analysts in the UK and internationally. Aims to empower analysts in producing insightful, objective, timely and high impact analytical products across law enforcement and other government agencies. Incorporates a variety and depth of understanding as to the role of the analyst. Enables learners to comprehensively explore both their role and the wider field, participating in communities of practice, building professional connections across agencies to learn from one another and contributing to the development of the profession.

About your course

Study remotely to qualify with a professionally recognised Level 4 Apprenticeship in Intelligence Analysis and a Higher Certificate in Intelligence Analysis.

The Intelligence Analysis Apprenticeship is structured as four 30-credit modules studied over a twelve-month period, followed by an additional six months during which learners complete their End Point Assessment. Teaching is delivered remotely via a range of synchronous and asynchronous tools, including workshops, lectures, self-led research and group tasks. With the aim of enabling learners to both understand and demonstrate the duties, knowledge, skills and behaviours associated with the Intelligence Analyst role.

On completion of the programme learners will be awarded the Level 4 apprenticeship in Intelligence Analysis by the Institute of Apprenticeships and the Higher Certificate in Intelligence Analysis by LJMU.

The programme is primarily aimed at Intelligence Analysts working in law enforcement and other public sector agencies utilising all source intelligence to derive strategic and tactical insight. But will also be relevant to analysts working in private or third sector bodies seeking to develop their skills in working with a broad variety of intelligence and information forms, and to other intelligence professionals seeking to understand analytical processes.

Course modules

What you will study on this degree

Apprentice learners will undertake four modules of approximately 12-weeks each. Following which, learners will complete a work-based project in advance of their sitting the End Point Assessment.

Further guidance on modules

Modules are designated core or optional in accordance with professional body requirements, as applicable, and LJMU’s Academic Framework Regulations. Whilst you are required to study core modules, optional modules provide you with an element of choice. Their availability may vary and will be subject to meeting minimum student numbers.

Where changes to modules are necessary these will be communicated as appropriate.

Level 4

Core modules

• The legal and ethical dimensions of intelligence analysis practice (30 credits)
• Analysis and the Intelligence Cycle (30 credits)
• Working with structured analytical techniques (30 credits)
• Communicating analytical assessments to diverse audiences (30 credits)

Your Learning Experience

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The programme utilises a variety of teaching and learning approaches that are designed to engage and inspire apprentice learners. These include lectures, seminars, group work activities, and tutorials. LJMU’s Learning and Teaching Strategy has guided the programme design to ensure that learners develop and utilise progressively higher level academic skills throughout the modules, as well as subject specific knowledge and skills as they become inquiring and confident apprenticeship learners.

The range of learning and teaching strategies that are applied across the programme seek to develop and foster independence in the acquisition of knowledge and facilitate the application of theoretical knowledge. A typical module may include a combination of:

• live online workshops
• video lectures
• self-led reading and research
• work-based practice and reflection
• group discussion and action learning
• quizzes and other forms of knowledge-check via the virtual learning environment
• opportunities to engage with experienced practitioners to explore the application of theory in a range of intelligence contexts

Dedicated personal tutor, plus study skills support

Induction

All apprentice learners will begin their programme of study with a comprehensive induction period, the primary purpose of which is to foster a sense of community within the teaching group and establish peer-to-peer support networks which will enable learners to thrive and flourish throughout the course. Induction will also provide information as to the variety of support available to learners including academic skills, wellbeing, and career development. Whilst also equipping learners with the knowledge and skills required to manage apprenticeship journey.

Support Mechanisms

LJMU has a range of support services available to learners throughout their studies.

From an academic perspective, apprentice learners have access to the programme team, their personal tutor, their work-based mentor, and other experts in intelligence matters within the Liverpool Centre for Advanced Policing Studies. In addition to the services of LJMU Academic Achievement and Libraries who provide a comprehensive offering of online and in person, group, and individual support with study skills. Further, each learner will participate in a 12-weekly tripartite progress review with their work-based mentor and a member of the teaching team, enabling continued discussion of their development across the programme through goal-setting and tracking, reflection on learning, and the identification and management of any additional support needs.

Whilst from a well-being perspective, learners may access the wide variety of health and other support services provided by LJMU. In addition to engaging with career development experts to explore opportunities post-programme.

Tuition fees and funding

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Fees

The fees quoted above cover registration, tuition, supervision, assessment and examinations as well as library membership and student IT support with access to printed, multimedia and digital resources including programme-appropriate software and on campus Wi-Fi.

Financial Support

The University offers a range of scholarships to support students through their studies. You'll find all the information you need on our specialist funding pages, including details of the Student Support Fund and other activities to support with the cost of living.

Additional Costs

In addition to fees, students should also keep in mind the cost of:

• Accommodation
• Travel costs including those for placements, visas and travel for studying abroad and field trips unless paid for by LJMU
• Stationery, IT equipment, professional body membership and graduation gown hire

The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees in accordance with any changes to the maximum allowable fees set by the UK Parliament. In the event of such a change, any fee increase will be subject to a maximum cap of 10% of the total course cost as originally stated at the time of your offer.

Degree Apprenticeships are funded courses, with learning costs being paid to the university by the employer, through the Degree Apprenticeship levy, if a large company, or with the help of the government’s co-investment model, if a smaller company.

If you aren’t already employed by a company that is willing to sponsor you through an apprenticeship, you’ll need to find one. You can do this by regularly checking the Government’s Find an apprenticeship website.

You can also approach an employer yourself to find out whether they would be interested in offering Degree Apprenticeships and ask them to contact us. Our team will be able to explain to them how they can access the correct funding and the next steps.

Information for potential employers

If an employer has a wage bill of over £3 million, it would automatically pay the Government levy and would use this to fund learning via the company Apprenticeship Service Account.

Non-levy companies can access funding via the Government co-investment model, whereby the Government will fund 95% of the learning costs and the company will fund the remaining 5%.

To access the Government funds, non-levy paying employers are required to set up an account on the Apprenticeship Service and reserve funding for apprentices, no earlier than three months before the course start date. Information regarding setting up an account can be found here. LJMU will still invoice non-levy paying companies for their contribution, but without this account LJMU will be unable to draw down the Government co-investment funding for the apprentices.

Entry requirements

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Qualification requirements

GCSEs and equivalents

Level 2 English and mathematics as required by the Education and Skills Funding Agency for apprenticeship EPA completion. Proof of qualification to be provided on application.

Further information

• DBS, Occupational Health requirements

Employment in a public or private sector role requiring the knowledge and skills of an intelligence analyst.

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Please Note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check.

How to apply

Securing your place at LJMU

To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU Degree Apprenticeship form. You will need to provide details of previous qualifications and a personal statement outlining why you wish to study this programme.

Prior to starting the programme applicants must have obtained Grade C or Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification below:

• Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths
• NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading
• Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English
• Higher Diploma in Maths/English
• Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths/English
• Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number
• Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number

Alternative international qualifications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

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