FAQs
Considering applying?
Question: I've worked in law enforcement or an intelligence-related field for years, can I get credit towards a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma?
Answer: Potentially, yes. For example, if you can demonstrate a sufficient level of practical experience in tactical analysis, you may be eligible for credit in one or more Graduate Certificate subjects. However, according to CSU Academic Senate regulations, a student may not receive more than half of a course by way of credit.
Contact the Criminal intelligence staff directly regarding your past experience, we will advise on what can be offered in the way of course credits.
Question: I've completed related tertiary courses at other universities, can I get credit towards a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma?
Answer: Potentially, yes. For example, if you have completed a research-oriented undergraduate degree including a thesis, you may be eligible for a credit in the Research Methods & Dissertation Proposal subject for Master of Arts (Criminal Intelligence). However, according to CSU Academic Senate regulations, a student may not receive more than half of a course by way of credit.
Contact the Criminal intelligence staff directly regarding your past qualifications, we will advise on what can be offered in the way of course credits.
Question: I am interested in studying Criminal intelligence, but how much will it cost?
Answer: There are two “fee streams” for Criminal Intelligence courses:
- Commonwealth supported (HECS) positions; and
- Fee paying positions.
The majority of domestic students are allocated a HECS position. Where enrolments exceed the number of available HECS places, however, preference is generally given to intelligence analysts practicing in the public sector. The cost of a HECS place is approximately $470 per subject, plus textbooks.
The cost of fee paying courses is approximately $940 per subject, plus textbooks. However, fee paying students may defer this payment under the Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) scheme. Students may also be able to claim a tax deduction for university costs or request a contribution from their employer.
