Critical Thinking at University - An Introduction FutureLearn

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.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

• Reflect on your approach and ability to think critically

• Explain what thinking critically means at university

• Identify potential challenges to thinking critically at university

• Develop strategies to improve your critical thinking skills