Certificate in Intellectual Property Crime and Illicit Trade (Distance Learning) Cert

**Overview**<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/>**What youll experience**<br/>On this short course youll:<br/><br/><br/>- Gain an understanding of IP rights and the international legal framework<br/><br/><br/>- Appreciate the extent and impact of IP crime and illicit trade<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/>- Develop the skills you need in academic reading, writing, referencing, presentation and analytical thinking<br/><br/><br/>- Be able to share your learning and experiences with peers to help you develop your professional practices<br/>

Portsmouth offers guaranteed accommodation to all Clearing applicants who accept an offer within 48 hours and enrol by 23rd August.<br/><br/>All Clearing students are guaranteed an offer of a room in halls, T&C's apply, visit Portsmouth's website to learn more.<br/><br/>Sign up for Priority Clearing to get accommodation information straight to your inbox as well as access to Portsmouth's VIP Clearing days on Saturday 19th August and Monday 21st August. Priority Clearing applicants will also get exclusive Clearing updates, a priority call back on Results Day, an invitation to a dedicated Clearing webinar on Tuesday 1st August, and one-to-one application support.<br/><br/>Through the webinar and open days, students can get a feel for Portsmouth's welcoming campus and community before joining the university. With guaranteed accommodation, they can rest easy and ensure they are in the heart of the student community.