Engineering Degree Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.1 /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
3.8/5
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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
It is dependant on placement, can be a range of things from physical work to office work. Usually modelling, researching, etc.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy my programme, it balances school and work really well. Allowing you to gain loads of industry experience but also providing time for your studies.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed many of my pre-existing skills as well as developing many new ones.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Well structured, clear layout of what you will be doing and when, for both work and school.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Lots of support, we have frequent meetings as groups but also as 1-1s and you can contact them at any time outside of these meetings as well.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Lots of support. You can always email in to your teachers and we have regular meetings with college staff as well for progress checks, etc.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Relatively well, there are certain parts where the learning from the qualification is applicable but there are also parts where it is not.
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
Plenty of different activities to get involved with, whether you are just interested or you are trying to build your Stretch hours. There is something for everyone.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great Company, they look after their apprentices and it is a great option for people who would not enjoy places like full time University. You get to learn and work at the same time.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Show your interest! For whatever you are applying for, show how interested you are and tell them what you have done in school/ in your free time to show them that it is something you are passionate about.
