Subject
Global Politics
IB Diploma Programme Global Politics teaching and study resources.
Subject overview
The Global Politics hub gathers overview material for this IB Diploma Programme subject. Content is added progressively rather than published as empty pages.
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Global Politics is taught by Marlbridge today, for each qualification below — these are distinct qualifications with different syllabuses and assessments. Pick the one your school enters you for.
Study resources
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Revision Notes
How DP Global Politics Is Assessed: Revision Notes
Condensed recall notes on the assessment structure at SL and HL -- papers, weightings and the engagement activity -- for IB Diploma Programme Global Politics.
Global Politics · International Baccalaureate · IB
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Study Guides
IB DP Global Politics: Peace and Conflict
The causes, dynamics and resolution of political conflict, examined through power, sovereignty, legitimacy and interdependence -- one of the three compulsory thematic studies of IB Diploma Programme Global Politics, first assessment 2026.
Global Politics · International Baccalaureate · IB
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Study Guides
IB Diploma Programme Global Politics: Syllabus Guide
The core theme (understanding power and three thematic studies), engagement project and HL-only extension of IB Diploma Programme Global Politics, with recommended teaching hours for SL and HL, for first assessment 2026.
Global Politics · International Baccalaureate · IB
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Revision Notes
IB DP Global Politics: Peace and Conflict -- Revision Notes
Condensed revision notes on IB Diploma Programme Global Politics's compulsory thematic study, Peace and conflict, with key vocabulary tied to the four core concepts and self-test questions.
Global Politics · International Baccalaureate · IB
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Revision Notes
IB DP Global Politics: Rights and Justice -- Revision Notes
Condensed revision notes on the compulsory Rights and Justice thematic study of IB Diploma Programme Global Politics, applying the core concepts of power, sovereignty, legitimacy and interdependence.
Global Politics · International Baccalaureate · IB
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Study Guides
IB DP Global Politics: Rights and Justice
How rights are claimed, contested and enforced, examined through power, sovereignty, legitimacy and interdependence -- one of the three compulsory thematic studies of IB Diploma Programme Global Politics, first assessment 2026.
Global Politics · International Baccalaureate · IB
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Subject Guides
IB Diploma Programme Global Politics: Subject Overview
An overview of IB Diploma Programme Global Politics -- power, sovereignty and contemporary political issues, built around concepts, content and context.
Global Politics · International Baccalaureate · IB
Practice resources
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Practice Questions
IB DP Global Politics: Peace and Conflict -- Practice Questions
Original practice questions with full worked answers applying the four core concepts to the causes, dynamics and resolution of conflict, for IB Diploma Programme Global Politics's Peace and conflict thematic study.
Global Politics · International Baccalaureate · IB
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Practice Questions
IB DP Global Politics: Rights and Justice -- Practice Questions
Original practice questions with full worked answers applying the four core concepts to how rights are claimed, contested and enforced, for IB Diploma Programme Global Politics's Rights and justice thematic study.
Global Politics · International Baccalaureate · IB
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What does the Global Politics hub cover?
The IB Diploma Programme course, built around the concepts of power, sovereignty, legitimacy and interdependence, applied to contemporary political issues.
Does Marlbridge teach this subject?
Yes, at IB Diploma Programme level, Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL).
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