Dr. Bas Hofstra

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Bas Hofstra is an assistant professor at Radboud University in the Department of Sociology. His research focuses on diversity, stratification, and innovation within social networks. Specifically, he investigates the dynamics of social cultural exchange, including the gestation and birth of networks, individuals' careers, the use of ideas and innovations, and their eventual cessation. His work aims to tackle essential questions regarding the causes and effects of social networks while contributing to the development of social theory through the application of computational methods and big data analysis. His research has been published in significant journals such as the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, American Sociological Review, Social Forces, and Social Networks, reflecting a commitment to pursuing impactful academic inquiries. He has also received various grants and awards for his contributions to the field of sociology.

Research Interests

Requirements for Radboud University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:5
Reading
Required:4.5
Writing
Required:4.5
Speaking
Required:4.5
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:61
Reading
Required:61
Writing
Required:61
Speaking
Required:61
Overall
Required:67
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Linguistics, Communication, or related) Bachelor's thesis grade of at least 8.0/10 (US 3.5+ equivalent)
Application Checklist
  • Passport or ID
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate (or proof of graduation)
  • Academic transcript of records
  • Description of grading scale
  • Personal statement/Motivation letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Course list/Course descriptions
  • Research proposal or Bachelor thesis
Specialization Notes

Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).