Degree Apprentice Software Engineer Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Software Engineering
Yeovil
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
3.5 /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
2.8/5
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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
Working with software to solve problems for our customers. This can involve new features, bug fixing and performance improvements. Working across all stages of the software lifecycle.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Overall I enjoy the programme and it has provided really good learning opportunities to apply my knowledge to real problems, as well as opportunities to expand my knowledge in my weaker areas.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Working across all stages of the lifecycle enables good exposure to all steps from requirements engineering, system design, system implementation and testing. I have developed my skills in all of these areas to provide better solutions.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is relatively well structured between university time and work time. There feels like there is reasonable progression through the programme although the university structure is what provides most of this over the years.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
The support from the employer is very good. Good support for additional needs, regular checks on these needs. Also a good network of support tools available as an employee which are separate from the company.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
The support from the training provide could be improved. Sometimes it feels like the contact is minimal. Most of the learning is done remotely, and often the in person time feels not well utilised. Although the necessary support is in place to allow me to complete the work.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
Throughout my programme I feel the work I have completed for the employer has been more valuable to me and I have learnt more from these experiences. The university training provides some of the theory behind those decisions, but sometimes it is more valuable to see these for real.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
Not really. There are occasional events but these happen more on a quarterly basis. There are team celebrations around Christmas.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
There are good support systems available and it feels like a safe place to come to work. There are good opportunities for your work, at any level, to have a real impact.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Do some research into the industry and understand the current challenges being faced by the industry and the business. Research some specific large projects to gain an understanding of how they contribute to the industry and business.
