Dr. Dorian Schaap

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dorian Schaap conducts research on policy, functioning, and organizational legitimacy within the domain of public safety. His Ph.D. dissertation titled, 'The Police, Public, Pursuit Trust', presents an international comparative study of citizens' trust in the police and explores police trust-building strategies. His research interests span rationalization and modernization, investigating the apparent tension between continuity and change among public safety actors. Schaap has analyzed the historical developments within the Dutch police system and has conducted an international study on higher education in policing. He is generally interested in the relationship between citizens and the state, employing international comparative mixed methods in his research.

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).