Dr. Natascha Rietdijk

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Natascha Rietdijk is an Assistant Professor at Radboud University, specializing in philosophical ethics and political philosophy. Her research primarily examines the interplay between politics and knowledge practices, particularly focusing on themes such as autonomy, self-trust, and manipulation. Notable contributions in her field include critical analyses of post-truth politics, collective gaslighting, and the effects of echo chambers in contemporary political discourse. In addition to her academic work, she serves as an editor for the Dutch public philosophy webzine Bij Nader Inzien and has been involved in the development of educational resources for philosophy education in high schools. Rietdijk is committed to exploring how philosophical insights can inform political practices, especially in the context of misinformation and societal trust.

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).