Project Management Degree Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Project Management
Portsmouth
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
3.4 /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
3/5
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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:
3/5
Speaking to different stakeholders, ensuring the project is remaining on task e.g. schedule reviews etc. Monitoring budget. Project Closure, Manging Change Requests. Speaking to Sub contractors etc.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy my programme however, I find the workload with University and work to be too much a times. In addition, some placements are more enjoyable than others.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
New skills - scheduling, EVM.
Developed Skills - Excel, presenting/ public speaking.
Developed Skills - Excel, presenting/ public speaking.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
University at a set time on a set date with deadlines for assignments given well in advanced. The other 4 days are set placement days.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
We have monthly meetings with our Early Careers Team as well as meetings with our placement managers. Both placement managers and Early Careers Team are on hand.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Most of the university content from my training provided is self led/self study. There could be more input in terms of teaching. In terms of assignments workshops are held to help us plan our assignments/understand what the assignment is.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Both university and placement will have knowledge transfer. I find at time some of the activities at university are not 100% relevant or add to my role but provide context to the topic area.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Yes, there are social activities and stretch assignments available. This is communicated via early careers or our apprentice council.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
BAE apprenticeships are a good option for anyone wanting to complete a degree and get hands on experience in their chosen field.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Research the company and current affairs.
