- Type of qualification
- Postgraduate certificate
- Level of study
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Postgraduate study
Once you’ve graduated with a bachelor’s degree – or have equal experience – you can study at the postgraduate level. Doctoral qualifications require additional entry requirements.
NZQF level 8Our courses follow the New Zealand Qualification Framework (NZQF) levels.
- Time to complete
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1 year part-time, or 1 semester full-time for study commencing in Semester Two.Part-time available
- Where you can study
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Distance and online
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International students
International students are not New Zealand citizens or residents.
- Not open to international students
Study a Postgraduate Certificate in Intelligence – PGCertIntel
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 University's English language standards.
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.
Structure of the Postgraduate Certificate in Intelligence
Structure of the Postgraduate Certificate in Intelligence
The Postgraduate Certificate in Intelligence can be studied part-time over 2 semesters, or full-time if you commence study in Semester Two.
Courses and specialisations
Courses and specialisations
Credit summary
Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.
60 credits
- Courses from the Schedule – 60 credits
Subject courses (Choose 60 credits from)
Course code: 294710 Intelligence-led Policing 30 credits
This course provides a critical examination of the precept and practice of intelligence-led policing and its derivative intelligence adjacent practices in policing and other policy and enforcement domains.
View full course detailsCourse code: 294741 Intelligence in the International Security Environment 30 credits
An analysis of intelligence in the international security environment, focusing on key concepts and methodologies of intelligence gathering and analysis, the intelligence cycle, and analysis of applied intelligence in investigations and detection.
View full course detailsCourse code: 294744 Intelligence Operations 30 credits
This course provides a critical analysis of security intelligence operations, utilising research and observations from selected case studies to understand the changing nature of intelligence and critically appraise the role of intelligence in national and international security operations.
View full course detailsFees and scholarships
Fees and scholarships
2026 tuition fees
- Domestic students: $5,326
- International students: Not applicable
Tuition fees are estimates only. The exact fees charged will depend on which courses you select at the time of enrolment. The estimates are for full-time study (60 credits). Fees are in New Zealand dollars and include Goods and Services Tax (GST).
The estimates do not include the Student Services Fee. This fee is $582 for on-campus students and $474 for distance students for full-time study (60 credits). For more information about this fee and other fees you may need to pay, see non-tuition fees.
There may also be charges for things such as study resources, software, trips and contact workshops.
Course fees
You can view fees for the courses that make up your qualification on the course details pages.
Student loans (StudyLink) and Fees Free scheme
You may be eligible for a student loan to help towards paying your fees.
The New Zealand Government offers fees-free tertiary study for eligible domestic students. Students who are eligible for final-year fees free can normally receive up to 120 credits of fees free. However, if you choose to study this certificate you will only receive up to 60 credits fees free. You will not be able to claim the remaining 60 credits of fees free for future qualifications. For further information see the Inland Revenue website.
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