Postgraduate Certificate in Intelligence – PGCertIntel
Course details
| NZQF Level | 8 |
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About the course
Massey’s Postgraduate Certificate in Intelligence offers a gateway to most security sector and non-security sector intelligence agencies in New Zealand.
Get advanced knowledge of the intelligence community
You’ll gain:
- high-level analytical skills and an understanding of the application of intelligence-related structured analytical frameworks
- detailed knowledge of intelligence history, policy and antecedents
- critical thinking, writing and communication skills necessary for intelligence careers
Be connected and supported
You’ll benefit from our close relationships with partner agencies in the security sector. Opportunities for applied learning will authenticate your study through real world application.
Students graduating with a Postgraduate Certificate in Intelligence will be employable in intelligence roles within the public sector or government such as New Zealand Police, New Zealand Customs Service, Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI), Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) and RiskNZ.
This qualification will prepare you for roles in fields such as:
- analysing international and regional politics, conflict and threat
- conflict resolution
- border security
- policy analysis
- risk management
Further Study
Successful graduates may be eligible to continue their studies with a postgraduate diploma or a master’s degree in International Security.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Admission to Massey
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
Specific requirements
To enter the Postgraduate Certificate in Intelligence you will:
- have been awarded or qualified for a relevant Bachelor's degree; or
- be able to demonstrate scholarly work in conjunction with extensive relevant professional experience.
You will need to provide copies of all official academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
If you are applying on the basis of scholarly work in conjunction with extensive relevant professional experience you will need to submit a CV.
English language requirements
To study this qualification you must meet Massey's English language competency requirements.
Prior learning, credit and exemptions
For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:
- review the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations
- contact us through the Get advice button on this page.
English language skills
If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.
Maximum time limits for completion
There are maximum time limits to complete postgraduate qualifications. If you do not complete within the maximum time, you may be required to re-apply for the qualification if you wish to continue your studies.
More information
- General Regulations for Postgraduate Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas and Postgraduate Certificates.
- Contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.
Official regulations
To understand what you need to study and must complete to graduate read the official rules and regulations for this qualification.
You should read these together with all other relevant Statutes and Regulations of the University including the General Regulations for Postgraduate Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, and Postgraduate Certificates.
Returning students
For returning students, there may be changes to the majors and minors available and the courses you need to take. Go to the section called ‘Transitional Provisions’ in the Regulations to find out more.
In some cases the qualification or specialisation you enrolled in may no longer be taking new enrolments, so may not appear on these web pages. To find information on the regulations for these qualifications go to the Massey University Calendar.
Please contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.
*This course is not available to international students.
About the provider
Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa is a leading New Zealand university, world-renowned for unique practical qualifications, ground-breaking research, and online courses.
Each year over 5,000 international students from more than 100 countries find a warm welcome at Massey. We are ranked in the top 250 universities in the world by QS World Rankings and have a well-established reputation for academic leadership, research excellence and innovative teaching.