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Project Management Degree Apprentice Review

at BAE Systems

Degree Apprenticeship

Project Management

Barrow-in-Furness

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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - 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
I have just moved into my exit role which is supporting with project and programme management.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy coming to work as the team is amazing and I was able to return to my first placement for my exit role.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
My PM skills have developed massively through different placements

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
There has been a few unorganised sections of the apprenticeship, such as confusion around exit roles and EPA portfolios.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Sometimes it feels like we are being withheld information that would be beneficial to us.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The UoC tutors are very helpful.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I wouldn't be able to do my role without my qualifications to give me knowledge.
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
There are plenty of STRETCH activities to get involved with.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a very secure place to work and the majority of people are lovely.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be yourself - don't make things up in the interviews as they can probably tell!
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