Free Level 3 IB Higher Level Global Politics Course in Sevenoaks. Classes run at Knole Academy, full-time during the day over two years. This ib higher level global politics course draws on social sciences and humanities to explore power, sovereignty, human rights, and development. You'll examine international relations and the forces shaping today's world. Entry requires a minimum of five GCSE grades at 9 to 5, including English and Maths, plus a grade 6 in a Humanities subject.
Who this course is for
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. This course consists of four core units: Power, Sovereignty & International Relations, Human Rights, Development, and Peace & Conflict. The course aims to give students: Understanding of key political concepts and contemporary political issues in a range of contexts. Understanding of the local, national, international and global dimensions of political activity. Understanding, appreciation and critically engagement with a variety of perspectives and approaches in global politics. Appreciation of the complex and interconnected nature of many political issues, and to develop the capacity to interpret competing and contestable claims regarding those issues.
Entry requirements
Minimum of five 9-5 grades in GCSE examinations including English and Maths, and a grade 6 in a Humanities subject.
What you will learn
You'll explore how power and sovereignty shape international relations.
You'll analyse human rights frameworks and how they are applied globally.
You'll examine development challenges facing different regions of the world.
You'll engage with competing political perspectives and approaches from across the social sciences and humanities.
You'll evaluate the roles that states, organisations, and individuals play in global politics.
You'll develop critical thinking skills through the study of real-world political events and issues.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom full-time during the day at Knole Academy. The IB Higher Level Global Politics qualification is assessed through a combination of written examinations and an internal assessment. The internal assessment involves an engagement activity where you participate in a political event and reflect on it analytically. External exams test your knowledge and critical analysis across the core units.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Knole Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Policy researcher, supporting analysis for government or think tanks.
International development worker, working with NGOs on global projects.
Journalist, covering politics, international affairs, or human rights.
Civil service fast stream officer, working across government departments.
Diplomat or foreign affairs officer, representing the UK abroad.
Human rights advocate, working with charities or legal organisations.
Political analyst, advising on global trends and policy.
What you could study next
BA Politics or International Relations, a natural next step that builds directly on the themes covered in this qualification.
BA Law, particularly if human rights law interests you.
BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE), a broad degree valued in public policy, finance, and government.
BA Development Studies, for those focused on global inequality and international development.
