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Specialised Master in Intelligence (Mastere specialise Renseignement) at Sciences Po Aix

Sciences Po Aix, France

Programme overview

A high-level post-master (Bac+6) programme with the Ecole de l'Air et de l'Espace to give an intelligence culture and mastery of its tools and practices, combining academic teaching and an operational approach (cyber, clandestine intelligence). It is co-directed by Prof. Walter Bruyere-Ostells and Air Force General Serge Cholley.

Faculty: Mastere specialise  |  Duration: 1 year (434 hours)  |  Study mode: full-time; initial and executive education; page published in English  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Aix-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

What you will study

The strategic issues and the role of intelligence in anticipating threats to the State and the private sector (economic, financial, military, diplomatic and security dimensions); data collection, processing and analysis in international relations; security policy and strategy development.

Career pathways

European and international institutions, national public bodies, public and private security, defence, diplomacy, arms industry, cybersecurity and high-technology organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open to holders of a Bac+5 diploma or a validated Master 1 with at least three years of professional experience; exceptionally a Licence with at least five years of relevant professional experience. Selection by file review; application by email to [email protected] (2026 sessions: 10 Feb-26 Mar and 29 Apr-30 Jun; application fee EUR 75). VAE is also possible.

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year (434 hours)

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