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Certificate - Cert
Certificate in Intellectual Property Crime and Illicit Trade (Distance Learning)
University of Portsmouth
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Certificate in Intellectual Property Crime and Illicit Trade (Distance Learning) course at University of Portsmouth.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
Access to this course is open to all individuals subject to the approval of the course leader.
Course summary
What this course is about
Here's what University of Portsmouth says about its Certificate in Intellectual Property Crime and Illicit Trade (Distance Learning) course.
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
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Certificate in Intellectual Property Crime and Illicit Trade (Distance Learning) at University of Portsmouth.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Certificate - Cert
Department
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Location
Main Site | Portsmouth
Duration
24 Weeks
Study mode
Distance learning (part-time)
Subjects
• Criminology
Start date
January 19, 2026
Application deadline
Unknown
The modules you will study
Foundations of Intellectual Property Crime and Illicit Trade and Intellectual Property Crime, Illicit Trade and Study Skills.
How you will be assessed
Your final marks will be based on two quizzes and two essays or reports (one quiz and one essay or report for each module).
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Portsmouth students who took the Certificate in Intellectual Property Crime and Illicit Trade (Distance Learning) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
86%
med
Teaching on my course
86%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
84%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
84%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
83%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
84%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
87%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
73%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
84%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
83%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
73%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
93%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
79%
med
Academic support
85%
med
Academic support
85%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
83%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
87%
med
Organisation and management
79%
med
Organisation and management
79%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
77%
med
How well organised is your course?
81%
med
Learning resources
91%
high
Learning resources
91%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
90%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
94%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
med
Student voice
75%
med
Student voice
75%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
60%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
86%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
81%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
71%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
91%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
80%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Portsmouth. These students are taking Certificate in Intellectual Property Crime and Illicit Trade (Distance Learning) or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| Sociology | B | |||||
| History | C | |||||
| English Literature | C | |||||
| Law | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Certificate in Intellectual Property Crime and Illicit Trade (Distance Learning) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Portsmouth graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
58%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
65%
Say it fits with future plans
51%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
13%
Administrative occupations
13%
Business and public service associate professionals
8%
Protective service occupations
7%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics
53%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
91%
In work, study or other activity
59%
Say it fits with future plans
45%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
14%
Protective service occupations
13%
Business and public service associate professionals
12%
Administrative occupations
9%
Welfare and housing associate professionals
Graduate statistics
70%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
100%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
40%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
9%
Welfare and housing associate professionals
6%
Sales occupations
5%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5%
Finance Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Portsmouth graduates who took Certificate in Intellectual Property Crime and Illicit Trade (Distance Learning) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£20.4k
First year after graduation
£25.6k
Third year after graduation
£29.2k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Certificate in Intellectual Property Crime and Illicit Trade (Distance Learning).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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