Combat Systems Graduate Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Engineering
Glasgow
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
3.1 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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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:
3/5
Very placement dependant
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
also very placement dependant
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt a lot of new skills from my in-placement mentors
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
1/5
chaotic and structure seems to constantly be changing with different responses everytime asked for clarification
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
great support given by placements but lack of real understanding and support from early careers, all words and little action
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
university is very understanding and often reply to emails quickly
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
provides theoretical knowledge that can be transferred to practical in the work when in an active engagement placement
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
a lot of opportunities only offered to selected individuals and not all
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
the workplace is friendly and supportive when in a team/environment that suits the individual
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
do degree separately to have the opportunities to develop own interests and apply as a graduate after to minimise time under and influence of early careers team, less uncertainty with not having to move teams constantly as well so get to fully understand and develop in a role
