IB Global Politics SL
Northfleet Technology College
Colyer Road, Northfleet, Kent, DA11 8BG
Available start dates
Available start dates
Application Instructions
- Level 2 Pathway - For students who still need to resit their Mathematics and English Language GCSE's to gain a Grade 4 alongside Level 2 BTECs.
- Level 3 Vocational - For students who have gained a grade 4 in their Mathematics and English Language OR English Literature.
- IBCP Programme - For students gaining 5 GCSE's at Grade 4 and above including Mathematics and English Language.
- Sports Academies (Basketball/Football) - For students wishing to pursue Sport professionally alongside their studies. The academy must be taken in addition to one of the other three pathways on offer.
Number of subjects required:
- Level 3 Pathway - Please select three Level 3 courses (BTEC or RSL)
- IBCP Pathway - Please select two IB Diploma courses and two Level 3 Vocational courses (BTEC or RSL)
Please see our website for our online prospectus, which includes more detailed information about each subject that we offer.
How to Apply:
To apply for the Level 2, Level 3 and IBCP pathway please apply via Kent Choices
To apply for the Basketball or Football academies please email parrym@ntc.kent.sch.uk to express interest and receive invitations to trials.
Course Summary
IB Global Politics SL - Equivalent to 0.5 A Levels
Global Politics is for students to learn how they world they live in works, and what makes it change. The course studies international relations, and develops understanding of local, national and international politics.
Course Details
Unit 1 - Understanding power and politics
Unit 2 - Rights and justice
Unit 3 - Development and sustainability
Unit 4 - Peace and conflict
IA - Politics engagement project
How will it be delivered and assessed?
There are 2 exams which are externally assessed and 1 internal assessment.
Exam Paper 1 (30%)
Exam Paper 2 (40%)
IA Report (30%)
Entry requirements
You must have at least:
4 in GCSE English Language
4 in GCSE Mathematics
4 or equivalent in 3 additional subjects
Your next steps...
University Degrees in: Economics, Geography, History, International Relations, Law, Political Science, etc.
Employment in: Business, Communications, Development, Journalism, Law, Marketing, Politics, Public Relations etc.
Higher Level Apprenticeships
Additional information
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