Overview
Overview
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.
What jobs can the Intelligence Analysis course lead to?
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
