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Data scientist Review

at British Airways

Degree Apprenticeship

Data Analysis

Hounslow

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!

3.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - 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:
5/5
You get real life experience working on projects that actually have an impact on British Airways!
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
I don’t really enjoy the university part as I believe it’s too simple compared to what we do at work

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, I’ve learnt allot of technical skills, SQL, Tableau, Python. Allot of learning is encouraged!

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
Work wise it’s going well, don’t really enjoy the university part
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Plenty of support
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
I believe the assignments given have no real world value and is too basic
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
Very little
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, football events

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great on the job experience, friendly people too!
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to British Airways?
Be yourself, Do your research and remember honesty gets you far.
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