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Overview
From climate change to artificial intelligence, inequality to digital misinformation, the world is full of complex challenges with no easy answers, these are called wicked problems. They shape the way we live, work, and think about the future.
This Solving Wicked Problems for 15 - 17 Year Olds course at Nottingham Trent University isn’t about memorising facts or finding the ‘right’ answer, with wicked problems, there often isn’t one. Instead, you’ll develop the skills to explore, question, and engage with these challenges in a meaningful way.
Careers and employability
By taking this course, you’ll gain key skills valued in universities and workplaces, including:
- Decision-making and thinking skills, essential for future study and careers.
- Collaboration and leadership, useful in any professional or academic setting.
- Communication and dialogic skills, boosting your confidence in presenting ideas.
The course is designed to give you a real experience of university life, make new friends who share similar interests and develop your portfolio so that ultimately, you can make an informed decision about your future.
Programme Structure
Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll study during the course:- Polycrisis, Wicked Problems and the importance of developing dialogues through the medium of climate change
- Developing capacities in reflection and critical/complexity thinking to help engage with the wicked problem of migration
- Exploring the wicked problem of AI and developing and reflecting on how to relate to and collaborate with others
- Returning to climate change and biodiversity loss to collaboratively design solutions using the skills learned throughout the first three days
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Nottingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
General Studies View 26 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
- No prior knowledge is required, but an interest in understanding and addressing complex global issues and a willingness to engage in critical thinking and collaborative learning is essential.
- You must be 15, 16 or 17 years old at the time of the course in order to attend this course.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents545 GBP / full≈ 545 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents545 GBP / full≈ 545 GBP / full
Living costs
Nottingham
United Kingdom
583 - 978 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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