Certificate in Intellectual Property Crime and Illicit Trade (Distance Learning) Certificate
University of Portsmouth
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OverviewOn this course, which is unavailable anywhere else, youll gain a practical and academic understanding of intellectual property (IP) crime and illicit trade.Youll explore IP rights, different types of crime and the range of offenders. Youll study theories which explain why people commit these crimes and learn about their damaging social and economic impacts. Youll also examine protection and enforcement strategies.The credits earned on this course are academically recognised and can ...Read more

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: -

  • Gain an understanding of IP rights and the international legal framework
  • Appreciate the extent and impact of IP crime and illicit trade
  • Explore IP crimes and offenders, methods of policing the crimes, and strategies for the protection and enforcement of IP rights
  • Develop the skills you need in academic reading, writing, referencing, presentation and analytical thinking
  • Be able to share your learning and experiences with peers to help you develop your professional practices

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WUSCA ranking:
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48/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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55th
CUG Ranking
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49th
What students say
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Geoffrey
16 Jan 24

-Its a world class university -Great staff and amazing lecturers who are supportive to ensure the success of every learner -Rigorous assessment process that ensures quality..Read more

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Abdiqafar
04 Dec 23

The teaching methods is excellent..Read more

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OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

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Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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T Level:

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Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

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Access to this course is open to all individuals subject to the approval of the course leader.

Access to this course is open to all individuals subject to the approval of the course leader.

Access to this course is open to all individuals subject to the approval of the course leader.

Access to this course is open to all individuals subject to the approval of the course leader.

Access to this course is open to all individuals subject to the approval of the course leader.

Access to this course is open to all individuals subject to the approval of the course leader.

Access to this course is open to all individuals subject to the approval of the course leader.

Access to this course is open to all individuals subject to the approval of the course leader.

Access to this course is open to all individuals subject to the approval of the course leader.

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£2,566 per year

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£2,566 per year

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