An applicant with a low CRS score at age 35, whose last academic qualification was from 2007, asked whether the study-permit route was realistic and whether others in similar situations had gotten admissions.
What the thread shared:- One member's study permit was refused for a 1-year Project Management program (September 2022 intake), with the refusal reason noted as already holding a Master's (MBA in Marketing, 2013) — visa officers can view a short program as redundant when the applicant already holds a higher-level, related qualification and years of matching work experience.
- Other members reported success with similar profiles, and the general encouragement was to apply rather than assume rejection based on age or qualification gap alone.
Takeaway: if you already hold a Master's, a short program that doesn't clearly build on or add to your existing qualification and career path may face refusal risk — choosing a program that shows a genuine progression or skill gap can strengthen your study plan.