Objectives and competences

In this Expert, in addition to thoroughly analysing the national and international legal regulations in the matter of documentary and technological falsification, the training of experts specializing in detecting the falsification of any security document and verifying the authenticity or falsity of products covered by patents will be achieved or registered trademarks, through study and assessment
of specific cases.
This Expert title, in addition to offering a professional outlet for expert intervention in the Administration of Justice, is of particular interest for private investigation and security.

This postgraduate course forms part of the master's degree or postgraduate degree

Basic information

TypePostgraduate courses
CertificateExpert diploma
Faculty or schoolFacultat de Dret
Branch of knowledge
  • Law and legal specializations
  • Behavioural sciences and psychology
  • Social sciences, social work, industrial relations and human resources, sociology, political science and international relations
Mode of deliveryFace-to-face
Credits27
Length of course1 academic year
Language(s) of instructionCatalan;Spanish
Enrolment fee:First year: 900,00 €
An increase of 10% is applied to the price, up to a maximum of € 70, as administration fee
In-company placement(s):No
Classes begin:15/10/2023
E-mailcarlosvillagrasa@ub.edu
Master's degree course homepage http://www.ub.edu/criminologia
ManagmentSatorras Fioretti, Rosa Maria
Open pre-enrolmentNo
Lead to doctoral studiesNo
Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualification:Sí, amb crèdits pendents (10% o menys)

Objectives and competences

Objectives

To acquire the training to practice as an expert in forensic document examination and to examine the current techniques used for the detection of counterfeit and forgery in documents and in commercial products carrying patents or registered trademarks.

Access and admission

Applicant profile and access requirements

Recommended applicant profile

- Degree and diploma holders in law, criminology or other university studies, and graduates in private investigation.
- Private security managers and directors.
- Civil servants and contract staff in police and security forces.
- People interested in this professional area who want to gain specific knowledge on document examination and expert evidence in crimes against industrial and intellectual property.

Access requirements and conditions

The course is also open to students with no prior university education, who will acquire the same knowledge and skills and receive a specific qualification for their learner group. Information on the access requirements and other conditions can be obtained from the course directors.

Pre-enrolment

Contact us

Faculty or school where the course is taught


Address:Facultat de Dret
Av. Diagonal, 684
Despatx 120
08034 - Barcelona
Espanya
Email address:carlosvillagrasa@ub.edu
Webpage:http://www.ub.edu/criminologia
Telephone:934039617

For further enquiries


Address:Carlos Villagrasa Alcaide
Av. Diagonal, 684
Despatx A304
08034 - Barcelona
Espanya
Email address:carlosvillagrasa@ub.edu
Webpage:http://www.ub.edu/criminologia
Telephone:934021997