Downgrade study level

[einszwei]

Hello everybody, I am 25 years old, I have a Master's degree from a university in my country, I wanted to apply for a Master's degree in Canada, but I have a very low CGPA of 11/20 (approximately 2/4.33), and the canadian universities require a cgpa of 12/20 (approximately 3/4.33), so I cannot apply for a master's degree with this cgpa. I want to apply for a bachelor's degree.
Is there any chances to obtain study permit looking to my age and downgrading my study level ? Would the visa officers consider this a downgrade?
Anyone has the same situation before please tells us, thank you

 

[Naturgrl]

You have a masters so you need to justify why you need to take an undergrad degree. Yes it can be considered a downgrade. How will spending tens of thousands of dollars advance your education and career (new job in higher position with higher pay) in your home country?

 

[yesWeCanada]

Hello everybody, I am 25 years old, I have a Master's degree from a university in my country, I wanted to apply for a Master's degree in Canada, but I have a very low CGPA of 11/20 (approximately 2/4.33), and the canadian universities require a cgpa of 12/20 (approximately 3/4.33), so I cannot apply for a master's degree with this cgpa. I want to apply for a bachelor's degree.
Is there any chances to obtain study permit looking to my age and downgrading my study level ? Would the visa officers consider this a downgrade?
Anyone has the same situation before please tells us, thank you

No, dont do it. I suggest you think this through. I suggest some very specific PG courses that align with your studies and interests. You need to make a strong case in the SOP, else it will be difficult. Why not PR route?

 

[einszwei]

You have a masters so you need to justify why you need to take an undergrad degree. Yes it can be considered a downgrade. How will spending tens of thousands of dollars advance your education and career (new job in higher position with higher pay) in your home country?

I need to take a study program with coop option which allows me to get the work experience in my field of interest, obtaining that undergraduate degree + 1 year of working experience will help to get a job in my home country

 

[einszwei]

No, dont do it. I suggest you think this through. I suggest some very specific PG courses that align with your studies and interests. You need to make a strong case in the SOP, else it will be difficult. Why not PR route?

I still don't have work experience in my field of study, so I can't choose PR route directly.

 

[sb22651]

I need to take a study program with coop option which allows me to get the work experience in my field of interest, obtaining that undergraduate degree + 1 year of working experience will help to get a job in my home country

Why do you need to spend thousands of dollars to go all the way to Canada for that?

 

[einszwei]

Why do you need to spend thousands of dollars to go all the way to Canada for that?

They have Co-op programs which helps to gain practical work experience in my area of interest

 

[Naturgrl]

They have Co-op programs which helps to gain practical work experience in my area of interest

Since you wont’ say your area of interest, remember co-op positions aren’t guaranteed. You are responsible for finding your job with help from advisors.

 

[einszwei]

Since you wont’ say your area of interest, remember co-op positions aren’t guaranteed. You are responsible for finding your job with help from advisors.

Mechanical Engineering

 

[Naturgrl]

Mechanical Engineering

And what is your masters in. I know many students who have not gotten a co-op job especially during Covid.

 

[einszwei]

And what is your masters in. I know many students who have not gotten a co-op job especially during Covid.

I have a bechelor's & maser's degrees in mechanical engineering with specialization in energy, I'd like to apply for master's degree in canada but as I have mentioned before, my cgpa won't allow me to do it...

 

[Naturgrl]

I have a bechelor's & maser's degrees in mechanical engineering with specialization in energy, I'd like to apply for master's degree in canada but as I have mentioned before, my cgpa won't allow me to do it...

So you have a degree and Masters in Mechanical Engineering and want to apply for another degree in M.Eng? That makes no sense.

 

[wonderbly]

They have Co-op programs which helps to gain practical work experience in my area of interest

Most countries have similar co-op (Industrial attachments, Internships etc) as part of their programs as well. Co-op is not a plausible reason at all to go to Canada.

I don't see how you can spin this. If you apply for a bachelor's you are almost guaranteed a refusal. Rather look into post graduate diplomas/certificates (preferably in public universities), that can serve as a bridge for you into a MSc eventually.

 

[einszwei]

Yes I see, thank you all for your replies that helped so much

 

[sb22651]

They have Co-op programs which helps to gain practical work experience in my area of interest

So how are you going to justify spending thousands of dollars to go all the way to Canada for that? You have not had any good explanation at all.

CO-OP is also not guaranteed.