Units

Please find below the units which are available for this qualification.

For AS Level

Unit type	Unit Information	Assessment Method and Weighting
Mandatory	F501: Introduction to Critical Thinking Introduction to important skills within critical thinking The language of reasoning Credibility	1 hr 30 mins written exam 50% AS Level/ 25% A Level
Mandatory	F502: Assessing and Developing Argument Wider range of argument components, building on the skills developed in unit 1 Evaluation of potential weaknesses and flaws of an argument Writing of original arguments in response to stimulus material	1 hr 30 mins written exam 50% AS Level/ 25% A Level

For A2 Level

Mandatory	F503: Ethical Reasoning and Decision Making Application of skills developed at AS level in the context of the ethical and moral debates Identification and analysis of conflicting ideas and arguments from a range of source material	1hr 30 mins written exam 25% A Level
Mandatory	F504: Critical Reasoning Includes similar concepts and ideas to previous units but presents a different level of challenge Analysis and evaluation of material based on typical arguments found in newspapers, journals, books and magazines.	1hr 30 mins written exam 25% A Level