DTS Software engineering degree apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Software Engineering
Rochester, Kent
Review Submitted: March 2026
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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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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:
5/5
great learning and experience
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
good people good stuff to learn. learning from the best , makes you become the best
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
i started from 0 and now im a competent software engineer
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
the work side of it is brilliant, the university side of it isn't great
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
i have access to some of the best software engineers in the world
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
University of Cranfield aren't the most organised or helpful
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
everything i have learnt comes from actually working, my university doesnt help my daily 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.)
4/5
there are social events and limited extra curricular events
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
i have reccomended friends here beacuse i get hands on experience and learn alot
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
dont wait for uni to teach you things, learn yourself. also use the people you work with as a knowledge resource
