Electronics Hardware Degree Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Product Design
Rochester, Kent
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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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
Involves a mix of Fault Finding, Product Design, Soldering, Verification and Testing
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Have had no doubts about my choice to enter this scheme and feel fully fulfilled in terms of workload and the type of work im doing, as well as the part time degree learning
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Learnt many hands on skills for product fault finding / construction as well as knowledge behind why certain design choices are made. Also all of the learning at university supports this
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well organised. Scheme is quite fluid which allows changes where necessary
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
If any issues arise employer/manager provides all of the support needed and any struggles are dealt with quickly and efficiently
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Similar to employer, but not typically as fast or resolved as well
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It helps provide support to the hands on work im encountering and the expanded knowledge helps me to understand systems
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
There are clubs and social events at both the workplace and university
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Fully supportive Business with many products to work on and good learning. Will open an entire sector to you with so much room for career development as well as given you a respected name to work under.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Understand the vastness of our business and try to demonstrate the work you're willing to put in in order to develop your career and skills
