Conjoint: BA/BSc module in Quantitative Critical Thinking and Communication

BA/BSc - Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science Conjoint

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.

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.

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
SOCIOL 200 - Theory and Society

Complete 45 points comprising:

30 points for all Compulsory Courses, and
15 points from Elective Courses

Compulsory Courses

Complete 30 points for ALL of the following:

SCIGEN 101 - Communicating in a Knowledge Society (15 points)

STATS 150 - Communicating Statistics (15 points)

Elective Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

STATS 201 - Data Analysis (15 points)

STATS 208 - Data Analysis for Commerce (15 points)

Please note that while regulations and programme rules for future academic years may be displayed or made available in advance, they remain subject to change. Official, final approved programme regulations for the upcoming academic year will be available when the University Calendar is published in late October of the preceding year. Any information available prior to Calendar publication should be treated as provisional.

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