DTS Data Analysis Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Data Analysis
Brough, East Riding of Yorkshire
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
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
Data analysis professional that creates data analysis products for other employees such as data views via data analysis software such as Tableau, Power BI, etc.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Very enjoyable so far, pays well, good benefits, interesting topics/subjects, good work environment
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Developed: Coding (specifically C#, HTML, CSS, Python, and Javascript), teamwork and leadership skills, statistical mathematics, computer science
New Skills: Principles of data analysis
New Skills: Principles of data analysis
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Well organised with set university dates and a set work schedule, with a good balance between the two
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Extensive and detailed support whenever requested plus frequent check ups to ensure the wellbeing of apprentices.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Support always offered and available
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
There are many links between my qualification and role which I see every day such as the use of high level programming languages and data analysis software such as Tableau and Power BI.
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
Various available activities both through the companies dedicated apprentice group and also external opportunities
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Well payed, interesting work, good solid benefits, welcoming company, good work/study/life balance, good work environment, excellent opportunities even including chances to travel the world through work.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
If applying for a degree apprenticeship like the one I am undergoing work a part time job to show you are able to effectively work with a balance between employment and studying. In general my advice would be to be clear concise, and to be passionate about your interests.
