Weapons Systems degree apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.8 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
2.8/5
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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:
4/5
Different placements have different experiences so this is extremely varied
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Ive really enjoyed it so far
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Many new skills which have been extremely useful in the profession
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Work is very well structured. University not so much
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
All the support ive needed
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
Teaching standard could be improved and general communications through work is poor
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
Some of it has been relevant for my role and some of it has seen no use in my role
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
Social activities set up by LHAC and general stuff outside set up by apprentices (5 a side etc)
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
extremely happy with the career path I've chosen and would recommend for anyone looking for a similar experience
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Confidence in interviews backed by the knowledge you have done enough in the past to deserve this role
