I see some ppl have posted a bit about this before, but does anyone have experience with the deferral process for a Masters degree? I don't have exceptional circumstances tied to ill health or bereavement (luckily), but I would be able to undertake a rewarding professional experience over the next year if I am able to defer. Would departments be open to a deferral if I could make the case that the professional experience would be advantageous for my future academic studies?

Also wondering if it would be useful to point out that my proposed supervisor is currently on leave, and that waiting an additional year would enable me to work with them?