EDAS Software Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Software Engineering
Warton, Preston PR4, UK
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.9 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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:
5/5
The week it split into 3 different sections, placement work, university work and Diploma work (NVQ). During placement work you cycle every 6 months doing a total of 6 placements, Each of which will focus on a wildly different section of the business.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Although you go through tough patches with university, the day to day work is no stress but still challenging with encouraging placement managers and helpful skills coaches.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I started the apprenticeship with absolutely no software or IT experience, but over the last 3 years I have grown significantly, averaging first in uni due to the support and education I get form my work placements .
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
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
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Lovely co-workers, supportive environment, both old and new technologies, make great friends, high pay and plenty of chances to grow personal development.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Research the company, put work and time into your application don't just answer, answer with some thought an personal experience about it.
