Data Protection Law and Information Governance Postgraduate Certificate at Northumbria University

Programme overview

Typically information governance/security and law have been taught as distinct subjects in different discipline areas. In recognition of the relationship that exists between information governance/information security and the protection of personal data this programme brings together these subjects in one multi-disciplinary qualification. The Postgraduate Certificate in Data Protection Law and Information Governance is a course that has been specifically designed to meet the needs of professionals already working in data protection and/or information governance.

Faculty: Northumbria School of Law | Duration: 1 year Distance Learning | Study mode: online | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Information Governance and Security, Data Protection, Legal Research.

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Entry requirements

Applicants should normally have: A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in Law, or an honours degree with law modules. Relevant professional qualifications or suitable experience will also be considered. International qualifications: English language requirements: International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year Distance Learning

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