A computer with internet connection for accessing Blackboard, Course texts and course learning packs,
Library resources including books, journals, data bases cd-rom, websites, ejournals, ebrary and other electronic resources.
IT facilities including word processing.

Aldrich R., Andrew C., Wark W. (2008): Secret Intelligence: A Reader. Routledge, London
Andrew C. (2009): The Defence of the Realm: The Authorized History of MI5. Penguin, London
Gerald Hughes R., Jackson P., Scott L. (eds) (2008): Exploring Intelligence Archives: Enquiries into the Secret State. Routledge, London
Herman M. (1996): Intelligence Power in Peace and War. CUP Cambridge
Omand D. (2010): Securing the State. Columbia, New York

The module uses a number of learning strategies to achieve its learning outcomes. First, written lectures and prescribed readings are distributed. These lectures and readings are varied in their emphasis and methodology, some historical, some methodologically based, other philosophical in their outlook. Students are to read and consider the arguments made in this materials before the discussion of summative questions provided at the end of the written lectures move the students to participate on the Blackboard VLE. Two essays, an online seminar presentation and marks for online discussion participation are all graded and count formatively toward the final module result.

This module introduces students to the role intelligence in international politics, and the historical evolution and role of intelligence agencies in the twentieth century world. Using British, US and worldwide examples, this module looks at the establishment and development of intelligence agencies since the beginning of the century and critically analyses the use of intelligence since the Second World War. Students will become familiar with contemporary debates regarding the relationship between intelligence, intelligence agencies and governments. Importantly students will consider the ways in which governments have grown increasingly dependent on secret intelligence despite the increasing liberalisation of the societies they operate from. The module examines and students will research and discuss the various 'types' of intelligence gathered, and the ways in which this is assessed, processed, analysed and distributed in the national and international community. The module studies both the successes as well as the controversies surrounding the use of intelligence agencies and their specific (and often controversial) methods. Finally, the module discusses future trends in intelligence matters in international relations; from increased international cooperation and advances in technology, to the impact of international law on the (increasingly accountable) intelligence services themselves.

Essay 1 (20%) 1500 words
Participation (10%)
Seminar presentation 1000 words (20%)
Essay 2 (50%) 3000 words