Intelligence and Counter Intelligence - PICX210
This unit provides an introduction to the fields of intelligence and counterintelligence. It focuses on the strategic, tactical and operational levels of national security, as well as the role of law enforcement and intelligence organisations in protecting the state from domestic and foreign threats. Students will gain a deep understanding of the history of intelligence, the key intelligence agencies in Australia, the intelligence cycle and its application, and the interplay between policing and intelligence. Students will engage with key case studies from around the world to further understand these issues and dynamics. The unit complements PICX211, which focuses on government strategies for ensuring national security.
All enrolment queries should be directed to Open Universities Australia (OUA): see www.open.edu.au
| Credit Points: | 1 |
| When Offered: | S1 OUA - Session 1, offered through Open Universities Australia S2 OUA - Session 2, offered through Open Universities Australia |
| Staff Contact(s): | Department of Security Studies and Criminology Staff |
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| NCCW(s): | PICT210 |
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| Unit Type: | oua-Normal unit |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Security Studies and Criminology Faculty of Arts |
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