Critical Thinking at University: An Introduction
Critical thinking is a vital skill for university study whatever your discipline. Prepare for university now.
Who is the course for?
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.
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
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
