Project Management Degree Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Project Management
Portsmouth
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
Each day differs and this changes each year as you change placement but I currently work at the start of the lifecycle in Business Development. This may involve holding risk, stakeholder and strategic sessions and I also help do some functional work aiming to develop processes for this area.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
The overall programme is really good and I get to be involved with lots of different types of work not just in my placement but outside of it. I also get many chances to further my development with my favourite part of the scheme being the friends you make and the experiences you have together.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt many new skills mostly technical project management based but have also learnt a lot about people. For example, managing them, breaking into a new team, building trust etc.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Generally well structured but not perfect
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a large amount of support from my early careers coaches, placement managers and uni staff
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I have also received lots of support for this and have never felt isolated in studying for qualifications
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I think it helps prepare me for learning new types of work in the different placements I go into
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 is stretch assignments but these are all work based, you are able to get involved with being a Stem Ambassador aswell but in terms of things outside of work to do, there isn't much to offer.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a very supportive, understanding and established company with many opportunities to develop and grow personally awell as professionally
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be yourself, be open to learning and change and be a good listener
