Project Management Degree Apprentice Review

by BAE Systems

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Rating

6.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Speaking to different stakeholders, ensuring the project is remaining on task e.g. schedule reviews etc. Monitoring budget. Project Closure, Manging Change Requests. Speaking to Sub contractors etc.

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • New skills - scheduling, EVM. Developed Skills - Excel, presenting/ public speaking.

    7/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy my programme however, I find the workload with University and work to be too much a times. In addition, some placements are more enjoyable than others.

    7/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • University at a set time on a set date with deadlines for assignments given well in advanced. The other 4 days are set placement days.

    7/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • We have monthly meetings with our Early Careers Team as well as meetings with our placement managers. Both placement managers and Early Careers Team are on hand.

    7/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Most of the university content from my training provided is self led/self study. There could be more input in terms of teaching. In terms of assignments workshops are held to help us plan our assignments/understand what the assignment is.

    6/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Both university and placement will have knowledge transfer. I find at time some of the activities at university are not 100% relevant or add to my role but provide context to the topic area.

    7/10
  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

    • Yes, there are social activities and stretch assignments available. This is communicated via early careers or our apprentice council.

    7/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • BAE apprenticeships are a good option for anyone wanting to complete a degree and get hands on experience in their chosen field.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?

    • Research the company and current affairs.

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Project Management

Portsmouth

March 2025

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