IBO Level 3 Certificate in HL Global Politics

Applications open: 13 November 2025 at 4pm

Applications close: 02 April 2026 - applications are now officially closed, but we may still consider late applications

How to apply

Internal students - Apply via Applicaa using this link https://leighacademyminster.applicaa.com/

External students - Apply via KentChoices using this link https://www.kentprospectus.co.uk/login. Please note - After sending your application, you'll receive a welcome email from Applicaa asking for further information.

Applications to Leigh Academy Minster’s Post-16 are managed through a system called Admissions+, powered by Applicaa. When using the portal for the first time, you will be prompted to self-register and create a user profile in order to complete the application. You will be required to supply your personal information, current place of education, predicted grades and then select your courses.

Entry Requirements: -

Admission to Level 3 programmes at Leigh Academy Minster is contingent upon strict entry requirements aimed at ensuring a high academic standard. These entry requirements are in place to guarantee that students entering Level 3 programmes are well-prepared and committed to the academic challenges and rigours associated with higher-level qualifications. Students will require five GCSEs at a grade 5 and above.

Prospective students are expected to have demonstrated a strong foundation in relevant Level 2 qualifications. All programmes have an entry threshold of at least a GCSE grade 5 or an equivalent qualification. Students wishing to study science and/or mathematics require a minimum GCSE grade 6 or higher. All students are expected to have achieved a Good or Strong Pass in English and mathematics.

All courses will run dependent on student numbers. Further information on each subject and its entry requirements can be found on the academy’s Post-16 Admissions platform.

See our website for more details - Leigh Academy Minster Website

View our Post 16 Booklet - here

Studying Global Politics will provide you with an opportunity to develop a deep understanding of your place and that of the UKs in the world. You will consider the local, national and international global dimensions of political activity. This course provides an exciting opportunity for you to deepen your perspective on many political areas that not only affect the lives of citizens in the world but also your own.

If you enjoy Humanities subjects and want to know more about the world and how it works then this is the course for you. Whilst completing this course you will develop a strong sense of international mindedness. This course encourages dialogue and debate and will nurture your capacity to interpret competing and contestable claims.

Global politics is an exciting, dynamic subject that draws on a variety of disciplines in the social sciences and humanities, reflecting the complex nature of many contemporary political issues. 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.

Foundational unit: power, sovereignty and international relations: Key concepts: power, sovereignty, legitimacy, interdependence

Human rights unit: Key concepts: human rights, justice, liberty, equality

Development unit: Key concepts: development, globalisation, inequality, sustainability

Peace and conflict unit: Key concepts: peace, conflict, violence, non-violence

Engagement activity: The engagement activity provides students an opportunity to explore the central unifying theme of the course—people, power and politics—in practice and outside of the classroom. In the course of their engagement activity, students may, for example, learn about the local manifestations of a global issue, engage with primary sources and experience the dynamics and consequences of decision-making on individuals and communities. The engagement activity work culminates in a 2,000-word written report.

External assessment (60%)

Consists of two examination papers including sources to analyse and long answer essays.

Internal assessment (40%)

Consists of 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.