IB Global Politics
Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy
Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy , Green Street Green Road , Dartford, Kent, DA1 1QE
Available start dates
Available start dates
Application Instructions
Applications Open - 12 November 2025
Applications Close - 12 April 2026
Entry Requirements - All entry requirements can be found in our course directory here.
How to Apply - To apply for Post-16 at Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy, please follow the link to Applicca, our admissions registration form: https://sgla.applicaa.com/inyear
Course Summary
Global Politics explores fundamental political concepts, such as power, equality, sustainability and peace, in a range of contexts. It allows students to develop an understanding of the local, national, international and global dimensions of political activity and processes, as well as opportunities to explore political issues affecting their own lives. The course helps students to understand abstract political concepts by grounding them in real-world examples and case studies. It also invites comparison between such examples and case studies to ensure a wider and transnational perspective.
Course Details
The aims of the global politics course are to enable students to:
• understand key political concepts and contemporary political issues in a range of contexts
• develop an understanding of the local, national, international and global dimensions of political activity
• understand, appreciate and critically engage with a variety of perspectives and approaches in global politics
• appreciate the complex and interconnected nature of many political issues, and develop the capacity to interpret competing and contestable claims regarding those issues.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
External assessment - 60%
Two examination papers including sources to analyse and long answer essays.
Internal assessment - 40%
An ‘engagement activity’ involving a written report about a chosen political issue, as well as producing 2 separate video presentations on chosen topics of interest in Global Politics.
Entry requirements
- 5+ GCSE 9-4 grades
- Grade 5 English Language or Literature
Your next steps...
This course will prepare you for an Undergraduate degree course at University.
Careers could include:
- Politician
- Lawyer
- Solicitor
- Teacher
- Senior Business Leader
- Journalist
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