Degree Apprentice IM&T Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.9 /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
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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:
3/5
Move around placement every 6 months, embedding into a team and working alongside them with key targets set out for development early in the placement.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I mostly enjoy it, there are moments where it feels like my employer is flying by the seat of their trousers, with information being very slow to make its way down to us, but on the other hand there are always lots of opportunities to develop and see more of the company.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have, some placements are more relevant than others, and some placements target skills I have already developed, with some being in teams that lack the skills or knowledge to effectively manage an apprentice (be that attitude or genuinely being stretched in their roles alread).
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
There is a clearly defined structure for the programme, however it does seem like the sheer volume of apprentices managed can sometimes be a detriment to the treatment of individual apprentices.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive all the support I ask for.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I get given plenty of time to complete university work, with my placement managers being more than flexible in allowing me additional time away from placement in order to complete assignments that may be due soon.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
It does slightly, I feel like Cranfield's "problem based learning" approach robs you of some of the detail that a traditional delivery method would.
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, I have taken the opportunity on multiple occasions to work with children, delivering STEM activities.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The pay is good, the prospects after graduation are good, and the apprentice community is large and vibrant so you never feel isolated as there are so many others about.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
It isnt as hard to get in as people make it out to be
