Software Engineer Review
at BT Group
Degree Apprenticeship
Software Engineering
Martlesham
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
3.6 /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!
3/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.2/5
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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:
3/5
During my apprenticeship, I was introduced and given the opportunity to work on many parts of the software engineering process including front-end and backend development, with a variety of languages and aims. I had some involvement in system maintenance and monitoring, before focusing more on web development towards the end of my apprenticeship.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I had a positive experience at work and found myself motivated and enjoying the work. The apprenticeship was let down by the university training, which sometimes lacked organisation.
Because of the range of student levels, lectures seemed to go from basic overviews by one teacher to too difficult by another with little support.
Because of the range of student levels, lectures seemed to go from basic overviews by one teacher to too difficult by another with little support.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I learnt a lot from hands-on experience in the workplace, building on some fundamentals I previously knew, taking them to a professional standard. Also supporting skills including the deployment of software and the management of systems I knew little about before.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Work was organised well, (except for some processes) but the university was organised poorly.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I have a supportive manager, who has been flexible with my university allocated time with extra study days being signed off when needed. People in the office with a range of skills have taken time to help me revise and gain a better understanding when I have been struggling which led to good grades.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
Some lecturers were really supportive and took time out to provide additional teaching on parts I found difficult, to support my assignments.
However, some lecturers didn't teach the content we were being tested on and declined running a mock test until there were enough complaints. poor grades that module was dismissed as it being a hard topic.
Some modules felt forced and not useful, such as Foundations of Management and Personal Development. Reducing time for the modules that felt far more significant. The skills covered in these modules are covered by real work experience.
However, some lecturers didn't teach the content we were being tested on and declined running a mock test until there were enough complaints. poor grades that module was dismissed as it being a hard topic.
Some modules felt forced and not useful, such as Foundations of Management and Personal Development. Reducing time for the modules that felt far more significant. The skills covered in these modules are covered by real work experience.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I feel like i have learnt more from work, however, UNI supported this with theory, reinforcing knowledge and proving that I deserve a specific qualification.
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
Our work site has a gym and a badminton sports hall that I use regularly.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BT Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Positive experience working here. attractive pay. Variety of roles.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BT Group?
Be genuinely interested in the role offered, learn what it involves, ask as many questions as needed to understand if its right for you. Display you've completed tasks or a project that shows you're serious about pursuing this career.
Sign up for a work experience / mentoring day.
Sign up for a work experience / mentoring day.
