Project Management (Operations) Degree Apprenticeship Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Project Management
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
3.8 /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!
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 within operations of BAE Systems Barrow, which includes focus on training, governance and compliance with external regulations to operate a nuclear site.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the great opportunities it brings, and have made the most of them along the way
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, I have developed a lot in various areas such as communication, leadership, collaboration and professionalism. Outside of personal improvements i have also learnt various project management skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
sometimes lacks structure and the training can feel dragged out, but overall is suitable and good for learning the skills
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Plenty
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
Limited outside of the usual university days
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
it does in some cases, however a lot can not be applicable in my place of work, not because of the training but because of some processes at BAE etc. This is not a detriment however, as the wider understanding is always helpful
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
Stretch activities
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The opportunities are endless and they offer many employee benefits. It is absolutely worth joining
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be keen to learn and ask for support where you need it
