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Digital User Experience Degree Apprentice Review

at IBM

Degree Apprenticeship

UX/UI Design

London

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

3.8 /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!

3.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
3.6/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Working with clients providing UX/UI design work. Managing stakeholders, presenting work, conducting research, designing new interfaces etc.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Uni can feel a bit like a chore, only mildly complements my work, and the uni content is often delivered after I've already done something at work

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Learnt lots of new skills in UX design and AI that I did not have before.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Lots of structure from uni/IBM. Some disorganisation of lectures.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend IBM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Big company with lots of connections and growth opportunities
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to IBM?
be passionate about the role you are applying for
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