Register Your Interest - Higher Apprenticeships (Level 4/5)

Register Your Interest - Higher Apprenticeships (Level 4/5)

Have you finished A Levels or Highers and want a career with purpose, but don’t see university as the right path?

A Higher Apprenticeship at BAE Systems offers the best of both worlds. You’ll earn a salary while gaining qualifications equivalent to a Higher National Diploma or Foundation Degree, learning from industry experts and working on projects that matter.

This is your chance to build real-world skills in engineering, business, finance, technology and more. You’ll be supported every step of the way with fully funded training, mentoring, and access to cutting-edge technology – all while playing a part in protecting our future.

What You’ll Get:

• A career with purpose, contributing to global security
• Fully funded qualifications up to Level 4/5
• Hands-on work experience in real projects from day one
• Mentorship and coaching from technical specialists
• A supportive and inclusive working culture
• Competitive pay plus pension, share scheme, discounts, and generous leave
• Networking with apprentices across the UK business

Apprenticeship Areas:

• Business
• Engineering Technical
• Information Management & Technology
• Project Management
• Commercial
• Finance
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Quality
• Supply Chain
• Electrical Engineering
• Human Resources
• Procurement
• Software Engineering

Eligibility:

• England & Wales: Age 18+, 5+ GCSEs at grade A*–C / 9–4 including English and Maths, plus a Science subject for technical or engineering roles. Minimum of 96 UCAS points may be required for certain programmes.
• Scotland: Age 16+, 5 National 5s at grade C or above plus 3 Highers at grade C or above including English, Maths (excluding Application of Maths), and a Science subject for technical or engineering roles.
• Please note: some roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit eligibility based on nationality or place of birth.

When Can You Apply?

The main recruitment window runs from early November until the end of February.

What Happens Next?

Register your interest now and we’ll notify you as soon as Higher Apprenticeship opportunities are available at BAE Systems.