Graduate Certificate in Investigations and Intelligence

Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate in Investigations and Intelligence, graduates will be prepared for roles in government and industry, equipping them to skilfully investigate and analyse complex scenarios to understand issues and prevent long-term harm to the public and organisations.

Skills and tools in this course:

1. Regulatory and corporate investigations.
2. Intelligence analysis of strategic trends.
3. Cultural awareness and rapport building.
4. Ethical reflection and logical analytical processes.

Become a professional investigator or intelligence officer with the Graduate Certificate in Investigations and Intelligence. Learn the skills of investigating issues in government and the private sector, and the strategic intelligence skills to analyse and plan responses to trends and future investigations. You will be able to undertake the investigative and intelligence cycles to manage and complete high-level projects in these fields. The course provides you with the ethical, social and analytical knowledge and skills to ensure high-quality operations in any public or private sector environment.

Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Investigations and Intelligence will receive 48 credit points in advanced standing towards the Master of Justice.

Recommended study pattern

You must complete a total of 4 core standard units. (12 CP each).

Core units:

• Informed Decision-Making
• Integrity Driven Investigations
• Managing Complex and Sensitive Investigations
• The Power of Intelligence.

Award requirements

To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Investigations and Intelligence, students must complete a total of 48 credit points.

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Indicative total fee $15,600

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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• A recognised bachelor’s degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline; or
• a recognised diploma (or higher qualification) in government or a related area and two years of full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience; or
• at least five years of full-time professional work experience (or equivalent).

At least five years of full-time professional work experience (or equivalent).