Psychology of Criminal Profiling Level 3

Course Code: ASC125
Award Level 3, Similar to - A-Level

Learn about the fascinating subject of Criminal Profiling with real-life case studies.

Explore the criminal mind and what motivates an individual to commit crimes.
Study how investigators collect physical and psychological clues.
Learn how to construct a profile of a likely offender.
Develop an understanding of what research materials are available for criminal profiling, and learn to understand how modern technology has accelerated developments in this area.
Learn how to complete a profiling sheet in order to compile a potential profile.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Profiling Criminals
Module 2: Cayetano Santos Godino
Module 3: The Monster of Dusseldorf
Module 4: The Mad Bomber of New York
Module 5: The Acid Bath Murderer
Module 6: Who was the Boston Strangler?
Module 7: The Yorkshire Ripper
Module 8: John Wayne Gacy
Module 9: The Muswell Hill Murderer
Module 10: Doctor Death
Module 11: The Dunblane Massacre
Module 12: Conclusion

Assessment

This course is assessed by a series of written assignments, which are submitted to your tutor. No external examination is required.

Study Method

The Psychology of Criminal Profiling course is designed for distance learning at home or at work. Students receive a course manual, assignments and study guide, plus tutor support by email or post.

Study Method

You can start at any time and there is no time limit for completion, allowing you to work at your own pace.

Qualification

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a level 3 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. This means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSEs are at levels 1 and 2, and A Levels are level 3).

This award has been designed to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.

You can read more about NCFE and our awarding bodies here: Awards