IB Diploma in Global Politics

Course summary

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: Peace and Conflict. The course aims to give students: Understanding 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 the complex and interconnected nature of many political issues, and develop the capacity to interpret competing and contestable claims regarding those issues.