RateMyPlacement and RateMyApprenticeship are now Higherin: Learn More

Higherin

Enterprise Architect Review

at BAE Systems

Degree Apprenticeship

Computer Science

Darwen

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.3 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
3.6/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Gathering requirements for business needs
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy my programme because of all of the opportunities provided to me and the support I am always given.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I've developed a lot of new skills such as learning how to write user stories and write up high level business requirements. I have also had the chance to develop communication skills massively.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is very well structured for the beginning however there is some uncertainty towards the end.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive a lot of support from my employer and there are so many different avenues from which I can receive support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
We receive a lot of support with lectures every week and the ability to contact someone whenever needed. We also have regular contact and reviews with out skills coaches where we can get extra support.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I think there are lots of things learnt in the qualification where they can be directly applied to my day to day role and developed in a real world scenario.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
I have no had much experience of extra-curricular experiences and none of the ones mentioned.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The wide range of support, opportunities and development that can be given.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be honest in your application and make sure you are yourself.
In This Review
Join Now

Join the Higherin Community

Save Time

Easily add jobs from Higherin or external platforms to keep everything organised.

Personalised Alerts

Get tailored job recommendations and updates straight to your inbox.

Exclusive Features

Access tools like application tracking, deadline reminders, and saved searches.

Stay Ahead

Be the first to know about the latest opportunities and deadlines.

Completely Free

Create an account and unlock powerful features at no cost.