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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
Programme Structure
Topics include:- Critical thinking and what it means at university
- Improving your critical thinking
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 14 days
- 4 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
- Start straight away and join a global classroom of learners.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Education General Studies View 18 other Short Courses in General Studies in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic 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.
Other requirements
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.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents49 EUR / full≈ 49 EUR / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents49 EUR / full≈ 49 EUR / full
Funding
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