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Degree Apprentice Review

at BAE Systems

Degree Apprenticeship

Computer Systems Engineering

Cumbria

Review Submitted: March 2026

Overall Rating

4.8 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.6/5 - 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
No two days are the same. The mixture of experiences and exposure and training you get through different placements is world class.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
6/5. I enjoy the learning and the work we get to do.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
yes learned lots of new skills and developed my existing ones.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very. We have a liaison for our job placements and another for our apprenticeship. The company has refined this programme over decades to the benefit of apprentices.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Anything. whenever its needed the doors is always open.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Some.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
it expands my knowledge on multiple areas
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 networking and community assistance events.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great company. Great benefits. Great culture. Important work.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Do your research both on the company and the role.
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