FenDoDo’s IB Global Politics SL/HL course prepares students for success in the International Baccalaureate curriculum, covering all key topics, assessment criteria, and exam strategies. Whether you are aiming for a 7, need help with the Internal Assessment (IA), or want a deeper understanding of political systems, global governance, and contemporary issues, this course provides complete support..
Course Content
- Core Concepts: Power, sovereignty, legitimacy, and authority
- Global Themes: Human rights, development, peace and conflict, environmental politics
- Comparative Politics: Case studies of countries, political systems, and governance structures
- Skills Focus: Critical thinking, policy analysis, data interpretation, argumentation, and research
Exam Structure
- External Assessment
- Paper 1 (SL: 1 hr 15 min, HL: 1 hr 30 min) — Short-answer and data-based questions on core concepts and global political issues.
- Paper 2 (SL: 1 hr 15 min, HL: 1 hr 30 min) — Extended-response questions applying political theory to case studies and evaluating global challenges.
- Internal Assessment (IA) — Students conduct a comparative political analysis, evaluating real-world political processes and policies using relevant data and theory.
Skills Developed
- Understanding of political systems, governance, and global issues
- Critical thinking and analytical reasoning
- Data interpretation and policy evaluation
- Structured argumentation and academic writing
- Connections to real-world political and social contexts
Who Should Take IB Global Politics?
- Students interested in political science, international relations, law, or social sciences
- Learners aiming to earn college credit or strengthen university applications
- Anyone seeking to develop analytical, research, and argumentation skills in a global context
College Credit
Many U.S. colleges grant credit or advanced placement for high IB Global Politics SL/HL scores. This can satisfy introductory political science or social science course requirements, allowing students to advance to upper-level government, international relations, or social science courses earlier in their college curriculum.
- SL (Standard Level): Often qualifies for introductory college political science courses
- HL (Higher Level): Often qualifies for first-year college-level political science or international relations courses, depending on the institution
