Software Engineer Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Software Engineering
Portsmouth
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
4.8 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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:
5/5
My role of a software engineer is to create and update code that we use on our systems and products.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy my programme at BAE Systems, I always feel part of the team and they take pride in the work I do for them.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have been able to learn a lot more practical IT skills, like building servers and networks. I have also been able to learn lots of new software languages like Java, C++, C#.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The work side of the apprienticeship is great, although the University sometimes makes me feel like a pilot for the programme
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive lots of support for both pastoral and work focused problems I sometimes face. They are always checking in with me to ensure my experience and wellbeing is top.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
We receive lots of support from our university based skills coaches and have 1:1s and tripartite meetings to ensure I am hitting my goals and not falling behind.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel like the skills I have been taught are put to good use at Work. The education side of my training is good for re-assuring or re-enforcing my skills learned in the work place. It gives me piece of mind to know I am doing something correctly.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
We have lots of work and apprentice based events, including trips to different sites, trips to the lake district for team building, and also social events like Ski trips
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I really enjoy being here, and I think everyone should try out this amazing opportunity as well.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Work hard in school to get good grades, maybe try doing some work experience with BAE or another engineering firm to get some soft skills, create a portfolio of work you do during free time and college.
