Criminal Psychology and Psychological Profiling QLS Level 3

Course overview

• Evaluate the current causes and explanations for criminal behaviour.
• Study the psychological and social theories relevant to our understanding of criminality.
• Study a course that is relevant to careers in law, the police force, social work and research.
• Apply your theoretical knowledge to real-life case studies.
• Outline three important factors an individual needs to consider for the first seven seconds of an interview.
• Identify the key historical events that led to profiling becoming an integral part of crime scene analysis.
• Outline how personality theories evolved with regards to personality profiling.
• Identify differences between organised and disorganised crime scene.
• Describe the different theories of rape.
• Outline risk factors associated with school shooters.

All course materials will be delivered to you by post or by email, so it couldn’t be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors will help you every step of the way.

You may start at any time and have up to two years to complete your studies, so you can work at your own pace. Completed coursework can be delivered by post or via email, so handing in an assignment is simple.