Are you interested in the role intelligence plays in investigations? Or perhaps you want to explore theories surrounding the use of data? Wherever your interests lie, our intelligence analysis degree will provide you with the tools and training you need to establish a professional career.
You will learn about the recent international history and current affairs to explore and understand the wider context within which intelligence activity sits. You’ll also receive an introduction to the use of software relevant for intelligence analysis in the digital age.
As part of your intelligence analysis course, you’ll be able to choose from a range of study modules from the University-Wide Language Programme (UWLP), equipping you with a range of transferable skills such as focused listening teamwork and cultural appreciation – all of which are highly sought after in the professional workplace. What’s more, you’ll also have further opportunities to develop employability skills, including the Wordscope programme and the Salford Advantage scheme.
Find out more about what the course covers by watching this overview from Programme Leader, Dr. Christopher Murphy.
You will:
- Study current, real-world events of international significance and importance
- Gain the transferable knowledge and skills desired by employers in the intelligence analysis sector
- Learn from a team of leading academics who are recognised, published experts in their fields and whose teaching is informed by their own research expertise
For further information please visit our website; https://www.salford.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/intelligence-analysis
Course Details - Modules
Year one
Introduction to Intelligence: Methods and Targets
International Politics 1
Digital Skills for Intelligence Analysis 1 and 2
Global Intelligence
International History: 1945-present
Year two
Intelligence, Law and Oversight
Open Source Intelligence: Collection and Analysis
Intelligence Analysis Simulation
Contemporary Threats to Democracy
Optional modules may include:
Contemporary Security
Intelligence, Security and Politics in Britain 1909-94
US Foreign Policy since 1945
Chinese Foreign Policy Since 1949
Covert Action: Past and Present
University Wide Language Programme
Year three
Dissertation
Intelligence Ethics
Counterintelligence and Security in the 21st Century
Optional modules may include:
Intelligence and Cyber Warfare
Arab-Israeli Conflict
Private Intelligence and Corporate Espionage
Politics and the Internet
Britain and the Cold War
University Wide Language Programme
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
L240
Institution code:
S03
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
104 - 112 UCAS Points
104 - 112 UCAS points
104 - 112 UCAS Points
104 - 112 UCAS points
104 - 112 UCAS Points
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
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International applicants will be required to show a proficiency in English. An IELTS score of 6.0, no element below 5.5, is proof of this.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
48%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
94%
Go onto work and study:
97%
Fees and funding
Additional Fee Information
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Provider information
The Crescent
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Salford
M5 4WT
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