Project Management Degree Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Project Management
Crowthorne
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.1 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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
My job is within the Dreadnought Division and is mainly to do with communicating with internal and external stakeholders to come to agreement on delivery dates for required equipment. I get the opportunity to work with a great team and experience lots of different parts of the team.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy my programme a lot. The split between academic work and on the job work is great as you get a bit of a break from each whilst being able to learn valuable skills.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed a lot of PM skills through both University and the different placements you get the chance to be a part of at BAE Systems. Overall I have grown in confidence and have become a valuable team member.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Our programme is fairly well organised although their is sometimes some misunderstandings as the format seems to change every so often.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
You have bi -monthly catch ups with your skills coaches however if you ever need help or support their is a whole team dedicated to Early Careers which will be there to lend you a hand or advice.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The APM course is brilliant with lots of help and extra sessions to improve your learning. University has a lot of support as well with weekly sessions, where you can always contact your tutor for help.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I believe the qualification allows you to get a deeper understanding into the skills you need to showcase in your day to day job.
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
In the site I work at their are a team of apprentices and graduates that organise socials. There are also clubs you can join in the office such as, climbing, running knitting etc.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The work you get involved in is extremely interesting as well as the support and friendliness of the workforce.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Take your time, be yourself and always drive for self improvement whether you get the job or not!
