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Apprentice Engineer Review

at BAE Systems

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Barrow-in-Furness

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

5 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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
Working through different placements in all aspects of engineering and nuclear engineering.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Excellent programme

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Lots of skills regarding new software and disciplines

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Well thought out to give exposure through the company.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
They are always there if required
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
College are excellent
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I'll have a degree in nuclear engineering, a valuable qualification
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
Each team always has things going on outside work.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
An excellent place to work with great compensation.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be prepared for it to take a long time!
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