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Holmes Institute

Bachelor of Aviation (Flight)

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    3.0F

  • Campus

    Melbourne (VIC)

  • Intl. Tuition

    Fee not confirmed

  • Intake

    2024-03-18

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Course Overview

Bachelor of Aviation (Flight) at Holmes Institute in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Engineering graduates are among the most employable globally, entering careers in design, project management, technical consulting and R&D across aerospace, energy, civil infrastructure, advanced manufacturing and the digital economy.

Student life (indicative)

Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital and a world leader in café culture, food diversity, live music and the arts. Students consistently rate it as one of the best cities in the world to live and study.

The University at a Glance

Staff Ratio

18.0:1

Career Prospects

Avg Starting Salary

£33,970

First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Bachelor of Aviation (Flight)
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Bachelor of Aviation (Flight) topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Bachelor of Aviation (Flight)
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

  • Current Year 12 graduates CASA Class 1 Medical Requirement All students must have successfully obtained a CASA Class 1 Medical Certificate.
  • More information can be found: https://www.casa.gov.au/licences-and-certificates/aviation-medicals-and-certificates Recent Year 12 graduates CASA Class 1 Medical Requirement All students must have successfully obtained a CASA Class 1 Medical Certificate.
  • More information can be found: https://www.casa.gov.au/licences-and-certificates/aviation-medicals-and-certificates Applicants with Higher Education study CASA Class 1 Medical Requirement All students must have successfully obtained a CASA Class 1 Medical Certificate.
  • More information can be found: https://www.casa.gov.au/licences-and-certificates/aviation-medicals-and-certificates Applicants with VET study CASA Class 1 Medical Requirement All students must have successfully obtained a CASA Class 1 Medical Certificate.
  • More information can be found: https://www.casa.gov.au/licences-and-certificates/aviation-medicals-and-certificates Applicants with work and life experience CASA Class 1 Medical Requirement All students must have successfully obtained a CASA Class 1 Medical Certificate.
  • More information can be found: https://www.casa.gov.au/licences-and-certificates/aviation-medicals-and-certificates | Current Year 12 graduates Skills Assessment Test Applicants will be invited (via email) to attend a Skills Assessment Test.
  • It is a computer-based aptitude test consisting of psychometric testing, hand eye coordination, ability to manage a dynamic environment.
  • Educational outcomes considered for selection Completion of VCE, VCE-VM.
  • VCE Unscored is also accepted.
  • Recent Year 12 graduates Skills Assessment Test Applicants will be invited (via email) to attend a Skills Assessment Test.
  • It is a computer-based aptitude test consisting of psychometric testing, hand eye coordination, ability to manage a dynamic environment.
  • Educational outcomes considered for selection Completion of VCE, VCE-VM.
  • VCE Unscored is also accepted.
  • Applicants with Higher Education study Skills Assessment Test Applicants will be invited (via email) to attend a Skills Assessment Test.
  • It is a computer-based aptitude test consisting of psychometric testing, hand eye coordination, ability to manage a dynamic environment.
  • Educational outcomes considered for selection Completion of VCE, VCE-VM.
  • VCE Unscored is also accepted.
  • Applicants with VET study Skills Assessment Test Applicants will be invited (via email) to attend a Skills Assessment Test.
  • It is a computer-based aptitude test consisting of psychometric testing, hand eye coordination, ability to manage a dynamic environment.
  • Educational outcomes considered for selection Completion of VCE, VCE-VM.
  • VCE Unscored is also accepted.
  • Applicants with work and life experience Skills Assessment Test Applicants will be invited (via email) to attend a Skills Assessment Test.
  • It is a computer-based aptitude test consisting of psychometric testing, hand eye coordination, ability to manage a dynamic environment.
  • Educational outcomes considered for selection Completion of VCE, VCE-VM.
  • VCE Unscored is also accepted.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Staff Ratio

18:1

Students per staff

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Four seasons

Safety Index (indicative)

8.0/10

Transport

Good (close to station or regional airport)

Social Scene

Friendly community

Student Life & City (indicative)

Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital and a world leader in café culture, food diversity, live music and the arts. Students consistently rate it as one of the best cities in the world to live and study.

  • Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital and a world leader in café culture, food diversity, live music and the arts.
  • Students consistently rate it as one of the best cities in the world to live and study.

What Students Love

  • Rich arts & cultural scene
  • Great café culture
  • Diverse international food scene
  • Active music scene

University Stats

Student-to-Staff Ratio18:1
Safety Index (indicative)8.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Avg Starting Salary

£33,970

Average first-year salary

Placement Year

✗ Not offered

Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Engineering graduates are among the most employable globally, entering careers in design, project management, technical consulting and R&D across aerospace, energy, civil infrastructure, advanced manufacturing and the digital economy.

  • Engineering graduates are among the most employable globally, entering careers in design, project management, technical consulting and R&D across aerospace, energy, civil infrastructure, advanced manufacturing and the digital economy.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Healthcare
  • Business
  • Education

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

  • Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

HIGH

This location has a higher cost of living. Budget accordingly for accommodation, food, and general expenses.

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£1,082/mo
Food & Groceries£375/mo
Transport£110/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,781
Annual living costs£21,377/yr

Cost Overview (indicative)

Like most major Australian cities, Melbourne carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $2,255/month (housing $1,370, food $475, transport $140). Melbourne's cultural scene, café culture and liveability rankings justify the cost for most students.

  • Like most major Australian cities, Melbourne carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $2,255/month (housing $1,370, food $475, transport $140).
  • Melbourne's cultural scene, café culture and liveability rankings justify the cost for most students.