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Degree Apprentices Review

at BAE Systems

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Barrow-in-Furness

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

4 /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 - 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:
5/5
I am a systems engineer that involves me using Enterprize architecture for any operations that happen.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy my job as it is flexible and very supportive

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Many skills I have developed from being at BAE

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well organized
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
They have been very supportive especially with supporting with health
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
It could be better with having a meeting once a month 1-1 rather than every 3 months
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
Not a lot of my skills I have learnt at university has helped with my 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.)
2/5
Work havent supported that as much as they could

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great pay, they look after you, very supportive and understanding with university.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Speak to older apprentices and do some research before moving
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