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Michael Kelly, BA, MA

Fee £50.00 (concession rate £40.00) - fee will amend when you select the appropriate fee rate below.

Spring 2026

5 weekly sessions on Tuesdays 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm, starting 5 May

Critical Thinking can be defined as "the ability to interpret, analyse and evaluate ideas and arguments." It is increasingly felt that such skills are important in everyday life, a basic competency, which like reading and writing can be taught. This course endeavours to introduce the student to these techniques and examines them through the study of certain key topics. These include: identifying reasons and conclusions; understanding reasoning; the clarification and interpretation of ideas; assessing the validity of sources; and; decision making. So, if you are serious about improving your critical thinking skills or simply want to find out more about the subject, then this is the course for you.

This class will take place on QUB campus

Support Requirements

If as a result of your disability you have support requirements, please complete a support needs form and return it 3 weeks before your class commences. The form is available to download here under the Facilities and Support for Disabled Students section or contact the office on 90 973323.

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