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Global perspectives and research

The Fourth Industrial Revolution, which includes developments in previously disjointed fields such as artificial intelligence and machine-learning, robotics, nanotechnology, 3D-printing and genetics and biotechnology, will cause widespread disruption not only to business models but also to labour markets over the next five years, with enormous change predicted in the skill sets needed to thrive in the new landscape.

“The Future of Jobs”, World Economic Forum, January 2016

What is GPR?
This is a different subject, mostly based on coursework, where you will be assessed in different skills. You should use the critical path and develop independence, thinking and research. GPR will help you to understand the world of today and tomorrow, in a cross-curricular subject using the critical path and developing soft skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, people management, coordinating with others and creativity (the top 5 skills required in the new economy).

Why choose GPR?
Choose GPR if you want to study something related to Law, Politics, Sociology, History, Business, Economy, International Relations, Tourism, Journalism, Medicine, Art, Environmental Management, etc. You should be an independent and mature student who wants to develop critical thinking skills. You will understand the links between ideas; determine the importance and relevance of arguments and ideas; recognize, build and appraise arguments. You could do a research in an area that you are interested in, from politics to the economy, from ethics to medicine. This would be your subject if you like reading, writing, debating, lateral thinking, analyzing issues and being informed about the world of today and tomorrow.

Global Perspectives and Research is a unique subject in every aspect. Not only does it allow you to explore topics you feel deeply about; it also develops critical thinking skills which prepare you for future life. I strongly recommend choosing it as an A-Level, particularly if your plan is to study a career in the field of humanities (Business, Law, International Relations) at the university.

María, Global Perspectives & Research prefect (A* 2019)

Assessment Objectives
AO1: Research, analysis, evaluation
AO2: Reflection
AO3: Communication and collaboration

Components
Y12: Essay, Team Project, Exam
Y13: Cambridge Research Report

Topics
Climate Change, Gender Issues, International Law, Tourism, Sustainable Living, Migration, Artificial Intelligence, Medical Ethics, Rise of Global Superpowers, Cultural Heritage, National Identities, Transnational Organizations, International Sport, Impact of the Internet, Globalization…

Skills

  • Understand the links between ideas.
  • Determine the importance and relevance of arguments and ideas.
  • Recognize, build and appraise arguments.
  • Identify inconsistencies and errors in reasoning.
  • Approach problems in a consistent and systematic way.
  • Reflect on the justification of their own assumptions, beliefs, and values.

Global perspectives has positive and negative aspects. The positive aspects are the free choice for your projects, you’re able to choose the question that you want. It involves lots of research and evaluation. The negative aspects are the subject requires continuous working and lots of effort and development in your thinking process.

Alejandro, student who received Cambridge High-Level mention (A for 2019)