Overview

Graduates from the Intellectual Property certificate at Bournemouth University re working in various roles, such as:

Commercial Manager

Intellectual Property Consultant

Patent Executive

Patent Attorney.

They have gone on to work for a wide range of organisations, including the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys, the UK Intellectual Property Office, the Institute of Trademarks Attorneys, Leanman Brown, Marks & Clerk, Schlich & Co.

Key Features

Why study PG Cert Intellectual Property at BU?

Professional pathways: Obtain full exemptions from foundation exams for UK patent or trademark attorney qualifications (IPReg/CIPA/CITMA) and specialise in patent or trademark law to align with your career goals

Flexible learning: This part-time course suits working professionals and is offered in-person and online, with over 80% of our students sponsored by their employers, allowing you to advance your career while maintaining your job

Foundational legal support: No legal background? Our online resources cover essential legal principles such as the English legal system, contract law and tort to ensure your success

Expert instruction: Learn from leading academics at the Centre for Intellectual Property Policy & Management (CIPPM), renowned for their innovative research and recognised as a Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence

Dynamic and inclusive community: Join a diverse, collaborative environment with extensive networking opportunities and comprehensive career support through CIPPM’s tailored IP training and events.

Accreditation

Intellectual Property Regulation Board

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Patents & Designs

Copyright & Trademarks

International Intellectual Property Practice (Patent Attorney Route)

International Intellectual Property Practice (TradeMark Attorney Route)

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 5 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

66

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Patent & Intellectual Property Law View 61 other Masters in Patent & Intellectual Property Law in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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66

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject or appropriate training and/or experience.

India: Bachelor’s degree (three years) from a recognised HE institution with a minimum overall result of 55%.

Nigeria: Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution with a minimum classification of 2:4

China: Chinese Bachelor's (Honours) degree from a recognised higher education institution with 65% or above

Turkey: Bachelor’s degree (Lisans Diplomasi - four years) with a minimum overall GPA of 2.3/4.0

Ghana: Bachelor's degrees from University of Ghana or Legon with a grade of 2.00 or above, or from Cape Coast with a grade 2.5 or above

USA: US Bachelor’s degree (four years), with a 2.5 GPA or above

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

6200 GBP / full

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Citizens or residents

6200 GBP / full

≈ 6200 GBP / full

Living costs

Bournemouth

United Kingdom

700 - 1000 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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