Certificate in Intellectual Property Crime and Illicit Trade

Entry requirements

Access to this course is open to all individuals subject to the approval of the course leader. The course is delivered in English, so applicants are expected to be proficient in English to IELTS band 6.0.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

Overview

On this unique course, which is not available anywhere else, you'll gain a practical and academic understanding of intellectual property (IP) crime and illicit trade.

Delivered by the University of Portsmouth’s School of Criminology and Criminal Justice in cooperation with INTERPOL, this course provides unparalleled access to the latest research and expertise in the field of IP crime and illicit trade on a global level.

This short course is accredited by INTERPOL in accordance with INTERPOL Standard Procedures.

Learning online via distance learning whenever suits you, 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.

What you'll learn on this course prepares you for work or further study in this area. The credits you'll earn are academically recognised and can contribute towards full degree courses.

This course is an ideal next step to progression in careers in law enforcement, security, brand protection or counter-fraud.

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 virtually with peers in an international environment to help you develop your professional practices