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Intelligence and National Security - PICT814

This unit examines the role of intelligence in a national security environment. The unit presents a framework for the effective, efficient and rigorous production and utilisation of intelligence analysis product in support of national security. The basic tenet informing teaching in the unit is that intelligence is a support function that ensures the safety, security and quality of life within a nation. The principal focus will be on issues that constitute actual and potential threats to national security in Australia and internationally in this century and the role of intelligence in responding to these threats.

Credit Points: 4
When Offered:

E2 - Evening; Offered in Session 2, North Ryde

X2 - External study; Offered in Session 2

Staff Contact(s): Mr Bill Calcutt
Prerequisites:

Admission to MPICT or PGDipPICT or PGCertPICT or MPICTMIntSecSt or MIntSecStud or PGDipIntSecStud or PGCertIntSecStud or PGCertIntell Prerequisite Information

Corequisites:

PICT806 or PICT813 or PICT838

NCCW(s):
Unit Designation(s):

Arts

Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Centre for Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism

Faculty of Arts

Timetable Information

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