Apprentice Software Engineer Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Software Engineering
Preston
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.5 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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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:
5/5
Writing C code and using the Ansys SCADE Suite to create graphical user systems.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have enjoyed the programme very much, UCLAN has been a bit lacking but this has been countered by the vast amount of experience I have gained in the workplace. Being surrounded by knowledgeable people helps the learning process immensly.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt a lot, C, C++, python, Project management, time management, working as part of a team, etc. I also further developed my skills in C#, SQL, PowerShell, note taking.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The apprenticeship went very smoothly, finishing the diploma on time. The degree has been more stressful due to bad timetabling by UCLAN causing multiple assignments to be due within a short time span. 7 assignments in 4 weeks. Not easy.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Support at BAE Systems is fantastic, unending support when it is needed and the ability to work how you need to.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
UCLAN, while they try to support their students, falls short. In final year, with a project supervisor this support increased immensely.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Without my degree I am not sure I could complete the work in my role. C is not exactly easy to read if you don't know what you are looking for.
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
Yes
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
BAE Systems is great, the ability to earn a wage while gaining my degree and a diploma on top is fantastic.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Don't be afraid to say you don't know something, make sure to do your research on the company before completing your application and structure that in to show the reader you are interested in the company itself.
