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See CRICOS-registered alternativesSpying has long been a mainstay of wars and international diplomacy. This subjectexamines the development of modern intelligence gathering by exploring a range of historical events in which espionage played an important role; the evolution of signals intelligence and code-breaking; the role of special operations, covert actions and state-sponsored assassinations; the motivations and impact of spies and traitors within intelligence organisations, particularly during the Cold War; the expansion of surveillance during and beyond the War on Terror; and the broader legal, political and ethical issues that are raised when spying becomes a normalised part of international statecraft. Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport .
The Modern History of Intelligence, Counter-Intelligence and Spies is a standalone subject at Murdoch University in WA. Completing it does not award a qualification. Credit may apply toward the qualifications listed on this page.
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Murdoch University is the awarding provider. Recorded study modes are Online. Typical duration is listed as 15 weeks. The subject is listed at 25 credit points. Eligible students may defer fees through FEE-HELP.
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