Critical Thinking

Equip yourself with the analytic, reflexive and critical thinking skills required for effective problem solving in the workplace.

The knowledge and skills you will develop

How do you tell a good idea from a bad one? Critical thinking is the ability to objectively analyse and evaluate arguments and ideas based on logic and evidence.

This module brings together courses that will hone your skills in the analytical, reflective thinking required for effective problem-solving in the workplace.

How this module can be useful in your career

Well-developed critical thinking skills will enhance your ability to contribute to your workplace at a high level. These skills can help you to succeed in nearly every career path, and are particularly useful for a career in business management.

The courses you can take

You must complete three of the courses listed below (45 points), including PHIL 105 Critical Thinking.

Each course is worth 15 points. Before you can enrol in a Stage II course you need to have passed the prerequisite courses for enrolment in that course.

Stage I course

PHIL 105
Critical Thinking

Stage II courses

PHIL 225
Power, Critique and Emancipation

POLITICS 209
Modern Political Thought