
Certificate in Intellectual Property Crime and Illicit Trade (Distance Learning) Cert
Course Overview - Certificate in Intellectual Property Crime and Illicit Trade (Distance Learning) Cert
Overview
On 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 contribute towards full degree courses.
<strong>Overview</strong><br/>On this course, which is unavailable anywhere else, youll gain a practical and academic understanding of intellectual property (IP) crime and illicit trade.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>The credits earned on this course are academically recognised and can contribute towards full degree courses.<br/><br/><strong>What youll experience</strong><br/>On this short course youll:<br/><br/><br/>• Gain an understanding of IP rights and the international legal framework<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Appreciate the extent and impact of IP crime and illicit trade<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Explore IP crimes and offenders, methods of policing the crimes, and strategies for the protection and enforcement of IP rights<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop the skills you need in academic reading, writing, referencing, presentation and analytical thinking<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Be able to share your learning and experiences with peers to help you develop your professional practices<br/><br/>
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Study Mode
Distance-online
Duration
24 Weeks
Start Date
18/01/2027
Campus
Main Site
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Course Code
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Institution Code
P80
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
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Scottish Higher
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Access to HE Diploma
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
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OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
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Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
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