Software Engineer Degree Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Software Engineering
Preston
Review Submitted: March 2026
Overall Rating
4 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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
Involves spending most of the week full time as a software engineer within the company, and one day a week at university for the degree.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy my placement and working within the company, but university can be difficult sometimes.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Learnt a wide variety of both software engineering specific roles, as well soft skills involved in working within the corporate environment.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Mainly well organised, but not perfect.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
When asking for support you receive as much as needed, with the company representatives going above and beyond in all aspects.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
They provide a good level of support, but issues constantly arise.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
The work done within university doesn't often apply to my role.
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
I have attended a wide variety of networking events to support in my progression within the industry.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good company to work for and begin your career, due to the high level of support and drive to earn qualifications to support growth.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Research the company values and align yourself with the business.
