Holmesglen Institute

Holmesglen Institute
   
Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
Holmesglen Institute is a large Government institution situated across three campuses in the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne close to shops, parks, public transport and only 20-30 minutes from the city centre. Holmesglen has a well-established international focus providing students with English language programs and a secure pathway to university.

With an annual enrolment of over 50,000 students including 2,700 international students, Holmesglen is an acknowledged leader in the field of vocational and business training in Australia. All courses are accredited by the Australian Government. Diploma courses lead directly into degrees, with advanced standing, at Australian universities. Students transferring to degree courses in the same field can complete the degree in a further two years.

Holmesglen has been offering courses to international students for nearly 20 years. Holmesglen was the first TAFE institution to offer university transfer programs and now has programs offering a guaranteed pathway to Monash University, Deakin University, La Trobe University and Swinburne University. Holmesglen offers its own degrees in Business, Building and Justice as well as degrees in association with Charles Sturt University.

   

Courses Offered

Degrees

  • Associate Degree in Social Science (Justice)

  • Associate Degree in Business (Accounting)

  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Built Environment)

  • Bachelor of Business (Accounting)

  • Bachelor of Business Studies

  • Bachelor of Business (Executive Administration)

  • Bachelor of Built Environment

  • Bachelor of Hotel Management

  • Bachelor of Information Technology

University Transfer Programs

With Deakin University

Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Criminology
Bachelor of Design (Architecture)
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Bachelor of Engineering
Bachelor of IT
Bachelor of IT (Design and Development)
Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelor of Social Work

With Swinburne University

Bachelor of Multimedia
Master of Business (Marketing)

With Monash University

Bachelor of Technology (Infrastructure)

With La Trobe University

Bachelor of Visual Arts (Graphic Design)

Diploma courses

  • Accounting, Advertising, Finance, International Business, Marketing, Management, Human Resource Management, Administration, Public Relations

  • Biotechnology, Laboratory Technology, Pathology Testing

  • Beauty Therapy, Spa Management, Floristry

  • Graphic Design, Graphic Prepress, Interior Design, Broadcasting, Applied Design, Animation, Ceramics, Visual Arts

  • Hospitality

  • Information Technology, Multimedia, Network Security

  • Nursing, Child Care, Welfare Work

  • Professional Writing, Digital Film Making

  • Tourism, Recreation, Sports Management

Trade/ technician courses

  • Bricklaying, Cabinet making

  • Cookery, Bakery, Patisserie

  • Dental Technology

  • Engineering, Building, Metal Fabrication, Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration, Electronics

  • Hairdressing

  • Horticulture

Preparatory courses

  • Year 11

  • Year 12

  • Melbourne Foundation Year

  • ELICOS programs Beginners to Advanced levels. IELTS Preparation, Intakes every 6 weeks.

Tuition Fees and Intakes 2008

Fees range from A$9,800-$16,000 per year. ELICOS programs are A$260 per week.
All courses start in February each year with some courses also commencing in July and October.

Services

Offering modern classrooms and up to date facilities on all campuses, Holmesglen is open seven days a week. This allows students to undertake additional studies at the weekend or to use the excellent resources such as computing laboratories, the flexible learning centre for English language learning and an Information Commons which houses a library, conference rooms and classrooms together with 240 fully networked computers.

Accommodation can be arranged in the Institute’s own modern houses or in a private hostel offering dormitory style accommodation. Homestay accommodation with carefully screened Australian families can also be arranged. For students who book their accommodation through the Institute, airport reception is provided free of charge.

Holmesglen recognises the additional difficulties international students face in adapting to a new lifestyle and culture as well as differing approaches to study. The Institute provides a complete range of support services to assist international students who must live away from home to study.

Contact Details

Please Contact: The Admissions Manager - International Centre
Mail: Holmesglen Institute, PO Box 42, Holmesglen, Melbourne,
VIC, 3148, AUSTRALIA
CRICOS: 00012G

Telephone: +61 3 9564 1948
Facsimile: +61 3 9564 1712
Internet:www.international.holmesglen.vic.edu.au


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