Global Politics
📅 Exam: 2026-05-18**IB Global Politics** is a **Group 3** subject in the **International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)**. It explores **power, sovereignty, human rights, development, peace and conflict, and global political challenges**, with a strong focus on **analytical thinking, source analysis, and political engagement through research and active participation**.
The course is available at **Standard Level (SL, 150 teaching hours)** and **Higher Level (HL, 240 teaching hours)**, with **first assessment in May 2026**.
### Assessment at a Glance
| Assessment | Format | SL | HL | Weighting |
|------------|--------|----|----|-----------|
| **Paper 1** | Source-based structured questions | 1h 15m | 1h 15m | SL: 30% / HL: 20% |
| **Paper 2** | Extended response essays on thematic studies | 1h 45m | 1h 45m | SL: 40% / HL: 30% |
| **Paper 3** | Stimulus-based essay on global political challenges | N/A | 1h 30m | HL: 30% |
| **Political Engagement Project** | Independent research and engagement | 25 hours | 30 hours | SL: 30% / HL: 20% |
The course is available at **Standard Level (SL, 150 teaching hours)** and **Higher Level (HL, 240 teaching hours)**, with **first assessment in May 2026**.
### Assessment at a Glance
| Assessment | Format | SL | HL | Weighting |
|------------|--------|----|----|-----------|
| **Paper 1** | Source-based structured questions | 1h 15m | 1h 15m | SL: 30% / HL: 20% |
| **Paper 2** | Extended response essays on thematic studies | 1h 45m | 1h 45m | SL: 40% / HL: 30% |
| **Paper 3** | Stimulus-based essay on global political challenges | N/A | 1h 30m | HL: 30% |
| **Political Engagement Project** | Independent research and engagement | 25 hours | 30 hours | SL: 30% / HL: 20% |