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Project Management Degree Apprentice Review

at BAE Systems

Degree Apprenticeship

Project Management

Warton, Preston PR4, UK

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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - 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
Organising, managing and tracking progress of work as well as reporting to others and collating financial metrics
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Enjoy the opportunities the company gives as well as the people on my course.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes - my use of financial metrics have increased massively as well as Excel skills and other PM skillsets.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well organised internally by the business
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Lots of support, always there for me to contact no matter the situation
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
A decent amount however the University (training provider) could probably deliver better quality and organised sessions
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
To a fair degree, it depends on my placement role.
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, with apprentices and social events with team, as well as societies

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good salary, lots of opportunities to develop, care for employees
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Learn the company values
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