Degree Apprentice Project Management Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Project Management
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.3 /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
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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
Project management/control activities - updating spreadsheets, communicating with key stakeholders etc.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I think it has had its challenges but overall I have gained a lot of knowledge and experience from it
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes definitely - I have learnt many new project management skills and techniques and also developed on existing behavioural skills such as leadership and teamwork.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Good structure - no issues.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Recieve support from a dedicated skills coach as well as placement managers, colleagues etc.
There are so many avenues for support if you ever need it.
There are so many avenues for support if you ever need it.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Lots of support - meet 12 weekly with skills coach to discuss progress and targets etc.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The degree side of things is very useful - gives us the background knowledge that we can then go on and apply in 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.)
4/5
Yes plenty - we have a few apprentice groups that organise social activities on a regular basis.
You can also get involved in stretch activities to further your skills
You can also get involved in stretch activities to further your skills
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are a great employee. So many benefits of working here such as the salary, pension or the fact we can pay into a shares scheme.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be confident in your abilities.
Graduate Aerospace Integration Engineer
at BAE Systems
- Graduate Scheme
- Prestwick, Ayrshire and Arran
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4.5
