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

University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, England
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2 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£25,500Avg. Graduate Salary
87%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The Cert Certificate in Intellectual Property Crime and Illicit Trade (Distance Learning) at University of Portsmouth is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Portsmouth, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. 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. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £32,000 within three years, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Intellectual Property Rights and International Law
IP Crime: Types
Methods and Offenders
Criminological Theories and IP Offending
Economic and Social Impact of IP Crime
Illicit Trade Networks and Supply Chains
Enforcement Strategies and IP Protection
Academic Skills for Professional Practice
Research Methods and Critical Analysis
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic62————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

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📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Portsmouth

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£25,500£30,000
3 years£19,000£24,000£28,500
5 years£24,000£29,000£36,000

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation≈ Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 21% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
95%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
87%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
83%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
81%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
88%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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