Overview
Critical thinking is a vital skill at university and later in life. The Critical Thinking at University - An Introduction course from the University of Leeds by FutureLearn introduces you to new concepts, ways of learning and requires you to think critically. You need to know how to question information sources and how to evaluate different arguments.
Make sure you have the critical thinking skills required for university
Despite critical thinking being so important, students are often unprepared when they start their studies.
This course will show you what critical thinking skills you need at university level, how they can be applied to different disciplines and how to use practical strategies to develop these skills for a successful academic life.
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What topics will you cover?What is critical thinking?
A model for critical thinking
Why is critical thinking important at university?
Challenges to thinking critically at university
How can you improve your critical thinking?
Outcomes of critical thinking at university
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Duration
- Part-time
- 14 days
- 4 hrs/week
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Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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General requirements
This course is for anyone preparing to study at university level or for current university students. You may be an undergraduate or a new taught postgraduate student who might be unfamiliar with studying in the UK. If you want to have a successful academic life, this course will give you the foundations whatever your discipline at university.
Critical thinking skills are also valued later life by employers, so if you want to refresh your skills, this practical online course is for you.
The course is part of the academic skills courses portfolio at the University of Leeds aiming to improve skills required for academic study.
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International
79 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 79 USD for the full programme during 14 days. -
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79 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 79 USD for the full programme during 14 days.
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