Degree Apprentice Engineer Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Material and Mineral Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.7 /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
5/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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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:
4/5
Networking & contacting other employees for info about materials, or production facilities. Undertaking stretch projects to develop confidence. Undertaking research/test projects.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
The work aspect of my programme is enjoyable, however sometimes can get mixed signals from different teams which can be confusing. Training provider is inconsistent with teaching, some individuals are having to do the content in assignments for others, despite all doing the same degree.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Developed my laboratory skills- aseptic techniques. Developed confidence.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Well-organised with work placements every 6 months before exit role.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Support response is not immediate, however does get given when requested.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Work towards qualifications is more independent, though suitable learning resources are provided outside of the training provider.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
My role is quite different to what I'm learning through my qualification, though it has developed my ability to apply a logical approach.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
No, only 'stretch' projects which consists of escorting and presenting to visitors.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Lots of advantages, this scheme is well-structured
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Utilise BAE behaviours and play to those strengths
