Project Management Degree Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Business Operations
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: April 2023
Overall Rating
3.7 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Project Management based work. Placed within the business. Day to day activities include updating delivery plans for projects, engaging stakeholders, attending project reviews etc.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Really enjoy it. Really interesting work, great people, have learnt loads.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Communication skills, professionalism, leadership, collaboration. All skills and knowledge associated with project management.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Decent. Clearly defined placements, well integrated within teams for clear time frames. University delivery split between modules at home/on campus which isn't ideal.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Our progress is reviewed on a regular basis, support is always provided through placement managers for placement work. University support less accessible.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
Not enough in my opinion. Individual support is tricky, support takes effort to access.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Have gained good knowledge for my role which i have been able to apply to my day to day work. Some training received not relevant at all, mixed.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Plenty. Always encouraged to get involved, lots of variation in what you can do. Maybe less accessible for people not working onsite on a regular basis.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Work is really engaging, the product is interesting which makes your work feel exciting and worthwhile. Pays well, flexible holidays.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Learn the product, know your stuff going into interviews. BAES love passion and interest in what you're working on, it drives success.
