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University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth
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Certificate in Intellectual Property Crime and Illicit Trade (Distance Learning)
- 1 Study option
- Undergraduate
- Distance learning
Course summary
Overview
On this course, which is unavailable anywhere else, you'll gain a practical and academic understanding of intellectual property (IP) crime and illicit trade.
You'll explore IP rights, different types of crime and the range of offenders. You'll study theories which explain why people commit these crimes and learn about their damaging social and economic impacts. You'll also examine protection and enforcement strategies.
The credits earned on this course are academically recognised and can contribute towards full degree courses.
What you'll experience
On this short course you'll:
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Gain an understanding of IP rights and the international legal framework
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Appreciate the extent and impact of IP crime and illicit trade
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Explore IP crimes and offenders, methods of policing the crimes, and strategies for the protection and enforcement of IP rights
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Develop the skills you need in academic reading, writing, referencing, presentation and analytical thinking
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Be able to share your learning and experiences with peers to help you develop your professional practices
Modules
Course Modules
Foundations of Intellectual Property Crime and Illicit Trade and Intellectual Property Crime, Illicit Trade and Study Skills.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Distance learning
Study options
- Undergraduate Short Course Certificate • Part-Time • Distance learning • 24 Weeks
Start dates
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
Other
Access to this course is open to all individuals subject to the approval of the course leader.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 6.0. |
| PTE Academic | 62 | An overall score of 62 with a minimum of 62 in each skill. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 79 | 79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 169. | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 169. | |
| Trinity ISE | Pass | Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components. |
Historical entry grades data
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It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Undergraduate fees for 2027 entry will be available shortly.
For more information about fees, go to https://www.port.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-fees-and-student-finance/tuition-fees-living-costs-and-other-study-costs
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