Global Politics (IB)

Applications Open - 10th November 2025

Applications Close - 27th February 2026

Entry Requirements - Please refer to the Sixth Form Course Directory via the website www.knoleacademy.org

Option blocks and detailed subject information can be found in our course directory https://www.knoleacademy.org/3569/information-for-students-applying-for-september-2025

How to Apply - Via Kent Choices

PLEASE NOTE WHEN SELECTING COURSES THERE ARE FOUR POSSIBLE PATHWAYS

Vocational pathway - Select minimum of 3 vocational subjects

IBCP pathway - Select minimum 1 vocational and minimum 2 IB subjects

IBDP pathway - Select only the IBDP option from Block E. We will contact you about subject options

Level 2 pathway -Select either Culinary Skills or Hairdressing

Global Politics is an exciting, dynamic subject that draws on a variety of disciplines in the social sciences and humanities. The study of global politics enables students to critically engage with different and new perspectives and approaches to politics in order to comprehend the challenges of the changing world and become aware of their role in it as active global citizens.

The 2026 Global Politics syllabus examines how politics operates at local, national, international and global levels. Students explore four core concepts and three thematic areas:

Core

Power

Sovereignty

Legitimacy

Interdependence

Thematic

Rights and Justice,

Development and Sustainability

Peace and Conflict.

HL students also complete a focused HL extension of global political challenges using independent case studies such as the ongoing tension in the South China Sea.

The course will enable you to apply key political concepts to contemporary issues and cases, analyse and evaluate multiple perspectives and evidence. Communicate political arguments effectively in writing and debates and conduct independent research.

Why choose this course

Global Politics is ideal for students who want to understand contemporary political challenges and how political decisions shape societies. It supports progression to university courses in politics, international relations, law, sociology and development studies, and careers in public policy, NGOs, media and diplomacy

Minimum of five 9-5 grades in GCSE examinations including English and Maths, and a grade 6 in a Humanities subject.

See Careers Leader for more information.

Future courses & possible careers:

• Journalism
• Media
• Civil Service
• Local Government
• International Relations
• Business Researchers