Project Management Degree Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Project Management
Frimley
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
3.9 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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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
Yearly rotations on a variety of programmes and projects.
Scheduling, financial bits, risks, milestones, stakeholder management
Scheduling, financial bits, risks, milestones, stakeholder management
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I have really enjoyed the course and have developed immensely.
Didn't love the university side of things but mainly personal preference
Didn't love the university side of things but mainly personal preference
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Developed my IT Skills by using a variety of new software's and core MS tools
Better maths analysis and calculating budgets and progress
Professional language
Better maths analysis and calculating budgets and progress
Professional language
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
very well. Lots of support from all stakeholders
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Lots of support.
All questions answered
All questions answered
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Enough support however, more could've been beneficial
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
The qualification enables me to understand different PM processes and the theory behind the everyday tasks which is useful however, it doesn't always relate and on-the-job experiences are often better
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 sports, social, professional networking events on a regular basis
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They have provided me with all the support and skills necessary and provided a great foundation for me at the start of my career
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
If you have any weaknesses focus on what you are doing to improve.
Research the company before you start.
Speak clearly and confidently in your abilities and previous experiences
Research the company before you start.
Speak clearly and confidently in your abilities and previous experiences
