Holmes Institute

What you'll study

The course comprises 16 core units and 8 electives. Core and sample units listed by year on the course page include:

• Year 1: HC1001 Business Fundamentals; HB1041 Information Technology for Business; HV1004 Meteorology; HV2001 Aviation Management; HV1002 Aviation Law; HV1003 Aerodynamics – Piston Aircraft; HC1031 Managing People & Organisations; Elective*
• Year 2: HC2002 Human Resource Management; HV2003 International Aviation Systems; HV2002 Human Factors in Aviation; HV2006 Airspace Management Systems; HV2007 Aviation & Sustainable Tourism; plus three Electives*
• Year 3: HV3004 Contemporary Issues in Aviation; HV3005 Airport Management & Strategy; HV3131 Aviation Research Project; HV3001 Aviation Safety Management; plus four Electives*

Electives are chosen from options offered by Holmes Institute or other undergraduate courses and include Flab Lab - Single Engine Piston, Flight Deck Systems, Industry Placement, Economics & International Trade, Remote Pilot Licence for Drones & UVAS. Elective availability is subject to demand.

Entry requirements

No ATAR is required. Applicants must lodge an application, be eligible as defined by Holmes Institute entry rules, and attend an interview and skills assessment. Academic eligibility includes completion of Australian Year 12, a Certificate IV or equivalent, a recognised Tertiary Preparation Program, or an approved Foundation Year. English language eligibility can be met by recent studies in English at Australian institutions or an IELTS overall 6.0 with no band below 5.5. Assumed knowledge: Year 12 Mathematical Methods or equivalent.

Career prospects

The course page identifies clear employment pathways in operational and management roles across aviation. Example positions graduates may pursue include Airport Operations Manager, Airline Operations Coordinator, Aviation Safety & Compliance Officer, Airline Route Planner, Ground Operations Manager, Aviation Project Manager, Cargo & Logistics Manager, Airline Marketing & Customer Experience Manager, Government Aviation Policy Officer and Senior Aviation Consultant.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The program is FEE-HELP eligible; students may apply for a FEE-HELP loan to defer tuition up to the government HELP loan limit. The course page lists a 2026 total course fee of $72,000 and notes that fees are subject to change and that Holmes Institute may apply annual increases (the page indicates an expectation of a 4–5% increase per year). Other scholarships or fee concessions are not detailed on the provided course text.