Project Control Degree Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Business Management
Portsmouth
Review Submitted: February 2026
Overall Rating
4.6 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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:
5/5
I update data and schedules. Like updating risk and opportunities for a project, attending meetings, learning all the process of a project controller.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I find it very challenging, but in a good way as I'm always being stretched to learn more and improve myself.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Developed new skills like : Data analysis, IT skills like using 10 different types of software, STEM skills as I became a STEM ambassador so I can show younger people what is it to have a job in a STEM based company or how to get into an apprenticeship.
Improved on my current skills : Accountability, leadership, communication, collaboration, determination/resilience
Improved on my current skills : Accountability, leadership, communication, collaboration, determination/resilience
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well, I have constant support from my early careers team and my placement manager is very supportive when I need to learn how to do a new task
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Very well, I have constant support from my early careers team and my placement manager is very supportive when I need to learn how to do a new task
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
My training provider is Blackpool and Hythe college , but my degree is from Lancaster. They are alright, but as a student rep for my cohort I plan to make the support even better!
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It helps me understand the theory behind all the tasks I do at work.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes so many! I am doing the APM challenge, I volunteer for STEM activities, I am part of the Hampshire social committee and part of the apprentice committee
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The apprenticeship is well structured and there is many benefits like a free degree and a stable salary. Plus I'm getting a lot of valuable work experience that'll help me thrive in my career and I feel like BAE systems offers so many opportunities to improve yourself professionally and personally.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Make sure you have something that help you stand out , like past job experience or an EPQ or a hobby that you do. They care about the behaviour of a person the most as this is a challenging job to take on especially if you are straight out of college, so they want someone who won't give up and just continue to try their best. But they offer so much support if you are struggling and they won't give up on you easily if you have that hardworking attitude and determination to succeed.
