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Course Title

Critical Thinking

Awarding Body
OCR
Course Level
AS
Course Content - AS
The Year 12 course concentrates on Units 1 and 2 of the AS qualification; the course meets specific exam demands and wider skills (through knowledge of current issues and understanding the importance of examining knowledge and beliefs critically). Critical thinking skills are valuable in themselves and contribute to success in other subjects.
Unit 1: Credibility of Evidence.
Unit 2: Assessing/Developing Argument.
Course Content - A2
Unit 3: Resolution of Dilemmas.
Unit 4: Critical Reasoning
Assessment
100% examination.
Career Opportunities
It is certain that learners who wish to progress to Higher Education will benefit from the analytical and communication skills they will have developed during the course.
Entry Requirements
GCSE at mainly C grades AND a willingness to analyse/discuss/argue about topical matters.
 

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