Intelligence Analysis
STVN26 – Political Science: Intelligence Analysis, 15 credits, Second Cycle. Spring term.
The course is offered as a freestanding course. It is not included as a compulsory element in any programme or specific degree. Language of instruction: English
The course consists of two parts. The first part covers the respective roles of individuals and institutions in intelligence contexts. The second part covers the practices that characterise such activities. Each of the parts is worth 7.5 credits.
The first part consists of two components – one component focuses on the role of the individual in intelligence contexts and the other focuses on the institutions that regulate the activities in this field.
The second part focuses on the practices that characterise intelligence activities on both the national and international level, and consists of four components.
- The first component covers signals intelligence, encryption and cipher-breaking of encrypted information.
- The second component looks at the growing importance of open sources, while the
- third component focuses on misinformation and manipulation.
- The fourth component covers practical analysis methods and work processes.