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Software Engineer Review

at BAE Systems

Degree Apprenticeship

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

Warton, Preston PR4, UK

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

3.2 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
2.6/5 - 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
I work as a softwar engineer within different placements within the business. THis means all roles are very different and cover different areas of software. I also attend UCLan throughout the year to complete a degree whilst completing a software diploma alongside all of this.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy that my job is mentally stimulating but not too difficult. I think it can be extremely frustrating at times but that life.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learn lots of programming skills, interpersonal skills and improved my english skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
It is well structured and set out correctly. It just doesnt always go to plan.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive any amount that i ever need.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
UCLan is the worst education i have ever received
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
The material that we cover does help to complete my job for the most part
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
Yes

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The look after you
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Self teach in the area that you want to go into and show initiative
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