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I have already done my masters. Can I apply for a specialised PGD/PG Certificate in Canada?

Gary1207

Gary1207

Full Member
Aug 1, 2020
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Hello Guys,

Is it true that there is a lot of chances of refusal if you apply for a post graduation diploma/certificate after having a masters degree?

I finished my masters in international events in 2019 and since then have been working as a Marketing Manager.
I have applied for a one year Post graduation certificate in Canada and now I am really panicking because some people got refusals because they have done their masters and applied for a Post graduation certificate/diploma in Canada .

Please advice!
 
Impatient Dankaroo

Impatient Dankaroo

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Jan 10, 2020
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Gary1207 said:
Hello Guys,

Is it true that there is a lot of chances of refusal if you apply for a post graduation diploma/certificate after having a masters degree?

I finished my masters in international events in 2019 and since then have been working as a Marketing Manager.
I have applied for a one year Post graduation certificate in Canada and now I am really panicking because some people got refusals because they have done their masters and applied for a Post graduation certificate/diploma in Canada .

Please advice!
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Correct. Having done a Master's increases chances of refusal as it can be seen as a illogical continuation of studies and more of a method to immigration.
 
Gary1207

Gary1207

Full Member
Aug 1, 2020
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I have already applied now. There is nothing i can do but just be positive!

Thanks for your input anyways!
 
zeen2019

zeen2019

Star Member
Jul 14, 2019
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Sorry if this sounds gloomy, it's not, just me giving you another pov, why dont you consider another adjacent masters to yours? Something that you can make a solid explanation for doing. Something that may make sense as a natural progression to your previous masters and job experience for the visa officer. In case,Lord forbid, in case the pg dip doesnt work out.
 
Tanvi Parmar

Tanvi Parmar

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May 30, 2018
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Gary1207 said:
Hello Guys,

Is it true that there is a lot of chances of refusal if you apply for a post graduation diploma/certificate after having a masters degree?

I finished my masters in international events in 2019 and since then have been working as a Marketing Manager.
I have applied for a one year Post graduation certificate in Canada and now I am really panicking because some people got refusals because they have done their masters and applied for a Post graduation certificate/diploma in Canada .

Please advice!
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I applied after masters with study gap 5 years. After one refusal i got AIP. U don't have much study gap so its better to apply as soon as possible with strong SOP. If it's possible thn take a letter from current company showing that they may take u back in company after completion of course.
 
Impatient Dankaroo

Impatient Dankaroo

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Jan 10, 2020
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No one is saying you cannot get a visa, it is just harder to do so when you already have a Master's. Those who got it can count themselves fortunate to a certain extent
 
B

baome

Full Member
Mar 3, 2020
30
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Hey Gary1207,

May I ask a question or two about your profile.
what was your Previous education and the Program that got visa approval ?

Thanks
 
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