How power works in politics from the local to the global level, studied through rights and justice, development and sustainability, and peace and conflict.
For Global Politics, Augment has the syllabus and how the subject is assessed. There are no questions, notes or flashcards for it yet.
Both are below, and they come straight from the subject guide, so they are worth reading before you choose your subjects.
Counted on5 topics and 26 subtopics, first assessment 2026. HL is everything here; 9 parts marked HL only are left out at SL.
2 exams, 3 h in total, internal assessment 30% of the grade.
| Component | Time | Marks | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
Paper 1No calculator 1 h 15 min · 25 marks A source-based paper on the core topics: four compulsory structured questions on four sources. | 1 h 15 min | 25 | 30% |
Paper 2No calculator 1 h 45 min · 30 marks Two essays: one on a thematic study (section A) and one integrating question (section B). | 1 h 45 min | 30 | 40% |
Engagement projectInternal Coursework · 24 marks A written report of up to 2,000 words on a political issue you engage with, combining research and first-hand experience. Marked by your teacher and moderated by the IB. | Coursework | 24 | 30% |
3 exams, 4 h 30 min in total, internal assessment 20% of the grade.
| Component | Time | Marks | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
Paper 1No calculator 1 h 15 min · 25 marks A source-based paper on the core topics: four compulsory structured questions on four sources. | 1 h 15 min | 25 | 20% |
Paper 2No calculator 1 h 45 min · 30 marks Two essays: one on a thematic study (section A) and one integrating question (section B). | 1 h 45 min | 30 | 30% |
Paper 3No calculator 1 h 30 min · 28 marks Three questions on one stimulus, answered using the case studies you researched on global political challenges. | 1 h 30 min | 28 | 30% |
Engagement projectInternal Coursework · 30 marks A written report of up to 2,400 words on a political issue you engage with, ending with a recommendation for addressing it. Marked by your teacher and moderated by the IB. | Coursework | 30 | 20% |
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