Software Engineering Degree Apprentice Review
at MBDA
Degree Apprenticeship
Software Engineering
Bristol
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
4.6/5
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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:
4/5
A typical Software Engineering role day-to-day, solving problems, attending meetings, debating topics and solving more problems. There's opportunity to choose your 6 month placements to suit your passions.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I love the opportunities given to develop, for example as an apprentice I'm also the Strategy & Integration lead for our Work Experience programme. Experiences like these provide well rounded development while an apprentice at MBDA.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, lots in a variety of roles and non engineering jobs too.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
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?
5/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Whilst it supported greatly in the first two years, as a 3rd year apprentice you've already learnt most things on the job.
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
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend MBDA to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Supportive teams, great development opportunities.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to MBDA?
Once in the role, have open discussions with your manager with how you'd like to develop, new skills you'd like to learn etc.
