Nuclear Engineering Degree Apprentice Review
at AWE
Degree Apprenticeship
Engineering
Aldermaston
Review Submitted: March 2026
Overall Rating
4.5 /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
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:
4/5
I'm currently undertaking my first year where I am based at University full time but attend site within my holidays. After this year I will be going into placements where I will work in different areas of the business but also be returning to university for block release.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
University so far has been very enjoyable, we have covered a number of interesting topics while being paid.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
From the University we have learnt a vast range of engineering skills and attitude's. The lecturers here have developed are professional attitude greatly with constantly drawing from examples from there past industry experience. In my half terms I have shadowed other students in higher years in there placements and have learnt a lot about the work that different areas of the business do and engineering work in general.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The structure was communicated well at the start of the programme and is very logical. We start of learning the basic knowledge from Uni before progressing into the workplace.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
We receive a lot of support with a dedicated line manager to our apprenticeship who conducts regular reviews and we are able to go to with any problems.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The University is relatively helpful and will put in place support sessions if you fall behind/ do not understand a concept.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The first year of the degree is wide spread across engineering in the nuclear industry with 2 mechanical modules, 1 electrical and 1 nuclear. After this we specialise into mechanical or electrical and then come back together to complete the nuclear units. This supports me in the role greatly developing my knowledge in both nuclear engineering and then either electrical or mechanical.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
There are an extensive range of internal networking events however not a lot of out of hours events.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AWE to a friend?
Yes
Why?
So far the company seems excellent, they have supported me greatly through the start of my apprenticeship and I am looking forward to the interesting work that I will be apart of.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AWE?
I recommend that you read through the companies values and website before applying to see if the company is right for you.
