Dr. Jan Terpstra

Professor

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Biography

Jan Terpstra is an emeritus professor of criminology at Radboud University. His research publications focus on policing, public security, and the governance of criminal justice. He examines the organization of police work, police systems, and cultures, with a particular interest in community policing and the work of community police officers. Terpstra emphasizes the cooperation and coordination within local security networks, as well as the processes of criminal investigation and prosecution. His work has also explored the dynamics of street-level police work and innovations in policing and security management. Over the past years, he has engaged in international comparative studies on policing, supplemented by empirical research that addresses both practical and theoretical issues in the fields of policing and criminal justice.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Professor

— Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen

Focused on research and teaching in the fields of criminology and policing.

Awards

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Annual Publication Award

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Outstanding Paper Award

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Best Dutch Article Award

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).