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

[Gary1207]

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]

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!

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]

I have already applied now. There is nothing i can do but just be positive!

Thanks for your input anyways!

 

[zeen2019]

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]

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!

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.

 

[fdd123]

got aip for a diploma course even though I have a masters

 

[firestone45]

got aip for a diploma course even though I have a masters

Thats awesome! Can you please elaborate the course you have chosen to study in Canada? what masters did u pursue ?
Was there any study gap?

Thanks

 

[ehvargas]

got aip for a diploma course even though I have a masters

Me too.

 

[Impatient Dankaroo]

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

 

[Nicole_Pinto]

I have already applied now. There is nothing i can do but just be positive!

Thanks for your input anyways!

I'm in a similar situation.
Were you accepted?

 

[ehvargas]

I am 43 with Msc in Canada (2006). I got the study permit for a Diploma (Resource Drilling Technician)

 

[Impatient Dankaroo]

I am 43 with Msc in Canada (2006). I got the study permit for a Diploma (Resource Drilling Technician)

Country?

 

[ehvargas]

Colombia

 

[Gary1207]

Yes, guys! I got my visa and I am currently in Canada. Hope everyone gets their visa too

 

[baome]

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