The 21st century is characterised by rapid global change and increasing interconnectedness. Pupils leaving Wellington now enter an even more globalised education and job market. This course studies how our globalised world functions. We study the key political questions. How is power exercised in today’s globalised world and what is the nature of today’s world order? How do we manage peace and conflict? How is development best achieved and sustained? How are human rights best upheld and crimes against humanity prevented or punished? This course is at the heart of an IB education – pupils learn about how the world around them is managed, how nations work together and clash with each other, how development and human rights can improve the world around us and what it means to be a global citizen. The course includes a mix of political theory and contemporary case studies. The teaching focuses on developments in the last 10 years, but historical context is also considered.
Global Politics is a subject that should appeal to pupils who take an active interest in current affairs. A good standard of written English is essential to success in both the examination and the coursework elements of the assessment. Some of the skills needed are similar to those you may have developed when studying History or other Humanities subjects earlier in your school career (e.g. essay writing, data response). Global Politics combines well with subjects such as English, History, Economics and Modern Languages. Those opting to pursue Higher Level courses in a number of non-humanities subjects might consider taking this course as a complimentary subject. Pupils taking up the Subject in the Lower Sixth will normally be expected to have achieved at least a grade 8 in GCSE English and at least one other Humanities subject (e.g. History, Geography, or Religious Studies).
Paper One: (source based) SL & HL 1 hour 15 mins Paper Two: (essay based) SL: 2 questions 1hr 45 mins. HL: 3 questions 2hrs 45 mins Coursework: One 2000-word fieldwork report on a global politics issue (SL and HL), two recorded presentations each on a contemporary case study or issue in global politics (HL only).
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £48,930 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £35,760 |
| Address | Duke's Ride, Crowthorne, RG45 7PU |
The 21st century is characterised by rapid global change and increasing interconnectedness. Pupils leaving Wellington now enter an even more globalised education and job market. This course studies how our globalised world functions. We study the key political questions. How is power exercised in today’s globalised world and what is the nature of today’s world order? How do we manage peace and conflict? How is development best achieved and sustained? How are human rights best upheld and crimes against humanity prevented or punished? This course is at the heart of an IB education – pupils learn about how the world around them is managed, how nations work together and clash with each other, how development and human rights can improve the world around us and what it means to be a global citizen. The course includes a mix of political theory and contemporary case studies. The teaching focuses on developments in the last 10 years, but historical context is also considered.
Global Politics is a subject that should appeal to pupils who take an active interest in current affairs. A good standard of written English is essential to success in both the examination and the coursework elements of the assessment. Some of the skills needed are similar to those you may have developed when studying History or other Humanities subjects earlier in your school career (e.g. essay writing, data response). Global Politics combines well with subjects such as English, History, Economics and Modern Languages. Those opting to pursue Higher Level courses in a number of non-humanities subjects might consider taking this course as a complimentary subject. Pupils taking up the Subject in the Lower Sixth will normally be expected to have achieved at least a grade 8 in GCSE English and at least one other Humanities subject (e.g. History, Geography, or Religious Studies).
Paper One: (source based) SL & HL 1 hour 15 mins Paper Two: (essay based) SL: 2 questions 1hr 45 mins. HL: 3 questions 2hrs 45 mins Coursework: One 2000-word fieldwork report on a global politics issue (SL and HL), two recorded presentations each on a contemporary case study or issue in global politics (HL only).