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Digital Technology Solutions Degree Apprentice Review

at BAE Systems

Degree Apprenticeship

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

Kingston upon Hull

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
My role involves facing a company problem, and finding a digital technology solution to that problem.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy the programme, I have the freedom to develop myself and still produce a business output. BAE are very supportive.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt a significant amount, through university and self learning

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme was a little shaky to start due to us being the first DTS at Brough. However we have been able to shape this ourselves and produce a learning platform along with out skills coach.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a lot of support from BAE, and I feel confident in speaking with any issues I may face.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Cranfield, MK:U are very supportive with constant progress meeting sot ensure all targets are being met.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It helps me perform better in my role, and even If I have not learnt a specific topic It shows me the areas I can go away and self develop.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes, there are plenty of opportunities at work, you just have to go and find them. You will get out of the apprenticeship what you put in!

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
BAE is a great place to work, with a supportive environment and a great way to get onto the career ladder
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
You will get out, what you put in. BAE only want you to learn and develop, and whilst you have 4/5 years with no expected output, put this time to develop your skills to make you a in demand employee
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