Project Management Degree Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Warton, Carnforth, UK
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.2 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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:
4/5
Five annual placements, in different areas of the business. Work consists of both project control and project management activities including scheduling, risk and opps management, cost control and resourcing etc. It really depends on which areas of the business you are placed in.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I would recommend the programme however would preface this by saying that it is a challenging apprenticeship and enjoyment heavily depends upon the quality of each individual placement
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Leadership, teamwork, inclusivity, stakeholder engaging etc
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Fairly well organised/structured. Many improvement have been made since I joined the programme and feedback is always listened to
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I have received support when I have needed it
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
One day per week is allocated to work towards my degree
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
University modules align with my placement work on the whole.
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
Lots of opportunities for social activities and professional networking events. I have been involved in several stretch projects since joining the programme
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good benefits, varied work, supportive early careers department, access to amazing opportunities
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Prepare competency based answers for interview and be yourself!
