Dr. Saskia Glas

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Saskia Glas is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at Radboud University. Her research centers on the inclusion of minorities, exploring questions of support and political preferences among diverse groups. This includes examining tolerance towards transgender individuals and the political inclinations of European Muslims. Glas investigates the experiences of acceptance versus discrimination among minority communities, focusing her studies on the diversity within Muslim populations, as well as those with migration backgrounds and varying gender and sexual identities. Her scholarly work has been published in reputable journals such as Social Forces and Gender & Society. She has been recognized for her contributions to sociological research with various awards, including the Dutch Sociological Association dissertation award in 2021 and the Marie Sklodowska-Curie grant for her research on gender equality among minorities. Her research includes studies on cultural integration and the reconciliation of Islamic beliefs with support for gender equality and sexual freedom in Arab and Middle Eastern societies.

Research Interests

Awards

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Dutch Sociological Association Dissertation Award

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Marie Sklodowska-Curie Grant

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EJPG Article Award

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J. C. Baak Prize

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NWO MaGW Talent Grant

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).