OpenMaster degree (coursework)Society and Culture

Master of Intelligence

ProviderMacquarie University
Course code: SIA-212511UniversityStudy area: Society and CultureCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Quality intelligence is central to navigating the uncertainty of today’s security environment. As security challenges intensify – from great power competition and transnational crime to climate change and cyber threats – governments, businesses and communities depend on skilled professionals to interpret complexity, assess risks and deliver insight that shapes strategic decisions. Growing demand across national security, policy and corporate sectors highlights the urgent need for intelligence specialists who can combine ethical judgement with analytical excellence. The Master of Intelligence will equip you with both the knowledge and applied skills required to succeed in this critical field. You’ll study the evolution of the intelligence enterprise in Australia and internationally, while engaging directly with real-world concerns through simulations, supervised projects and internships. With specialist units in open-source intelligence, leadership and cyber intelligence, and electives in security, counterterrorism and criminology, you’ll have the flexibility to tailor your degree while building the advanced capabilities employers are seeking.

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent

  • Meet two of the following three criteria:
  • AQF level 7 bachelors qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent
  • Minimum two years relevant approved work experience at senior management level, professional certification or other recognised prior learning
  • AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Past Offers

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesIndia · Malaysia
Common pathwayBachelor background · High school background
Target levelMaster degree · Bachelor degree
Offer fieldsCA Studies · IT
1
MalaysiaBachelor background
Master of Professional AccountingMaster degree · CA Studies · Offshore
percentage guessPercentage 79.13%mid band · approx. top 20-25%
2
Viet NamBachelor background
Master of Data ScienceMaster degree · IT · In Australia
gpa 7 guessGPA 5.5/7.05.50 · mid band · approx. top 20-25%
3
IndiaHigh school background
Bachelor of PsychologyBachelor degree · Psychology · In Australia
percentage guessPercentage 88.75%strong band · approx. top 10-15%

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

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