Political Science: Intelligence Analysis

On the course you will explore both the roles individuals and institutions play in intelligence, as well as the practical methods used in intelligence work. The course is divided into two 7.5 credit modules. Teaching is delivered through lectures, compulsory seminars, and exercises. Assessment is through two written assignments, one per module.

Eden and the Paradis area: a central study environment in Lund

The social sciences programmes are based in the Paradis area. We are located right in the heart of Lund, a stone’s throw from the University Main Building and the cathedral, making it easier for commuters.

Here you’ll find the Department of Political Science in a building called Eden, with lecture theatres and plenty of space to sit and study on your own across several floors. In the leafy Paradis area, you’ll also find the Social Sciences Library (Sambib), and just around the corner is the University Library (UB), where you can borrow course literature and find a quiet place to study. Next to Eden, you’ll also find Samvetet, home to the student union for social science students.

The historic buildings in the area were formerly hospitals and have therefore been named Gamla kirurgen and Gamla barnsjukhuset. There are two cafés in the neighbourhood: Karnas Café at the School of Social Work, and Café Eden.

Welcome to your studies in Paradise in a classic university town!

Course literature

The course literature listed may be updated up to eight weeks before the course begins.

The first module covers two main areas:

• The individual’s role within intelligence – both as an intelligence officer or agent, and as a target or tool of intelligence operations
• The institutions governing intelligence operations at national and international levels

The second module focuses on four areas of intelligence practice:

• Cognitive biases in intelligence analysis and structured techniques to reduce them
• Open-source (OSINT) and cyber intelligence
• A week-long group exercise staffing an intelligence centre
• Signals intelligence, including cryptography and practical training in intercepting VHF radio transmissions

Expertise in intelligence analysis is highly valued by ministries and agencies such as the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Police Authority, Security Service, Armed Forces, Migration Agency, and Swedish Customs. The course also lays a strong foundation for advanced studies in political science, international relations, and security studies.

Prerequisites

Admission to the course requires 90 credits in political science, peace and conflict studies or intelligence analysis including a degree project in one of these subjects, and 60 additional credits in entirely completed courses.

Selection criteria

Seats are allocated according to: ECTS (HPAV): 100 %.

Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens

Citizens of countries outside:

• The European Union (EU)
• The European Economic Area (EEA) and
• Switzerland

are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each
semester.

Tuition fees, payments and exemptions

Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 31,250
First payment: SEK 31,250

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Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.

Application fee

No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland

There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.