BAE Systems
BAE Systems is one of the UK's largest apprentice employers, recruiting across its Air, Maritime, Land and Digital businesses at intermediate, advanced, higher and degree level. Degree apprenticeships span aerospace, naval and nuclear engineering, software, cyber, data, project management and commercial roles, take 3 to 6 years, and need A-level-standard qualifications plus eligibility for security clearance.
Programmes
- Opening soon, ~NovOpensCloses
- 2027 intakeDegree ApprenticeshipsOpening soon, ~NovOpensCloses
- Opening soon, ~NovOpensCloses
- 2027 intakeIntermediate apprenticeships (Level 2)Opening soon, ~NovOpensCloses
Apprenticeship types
Aerospace Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
DegreeSource for Aerospace Engineering Degree ApprenticeshipAerospace Software Development Degree Apprenticeship
DegreeSource for Aerospace Software Development Degree ApprenticeshipSoftware Engineer Degree Apprenticeship
DegreeSource for Software Engineer Degree ApprenticeshipDigital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship (Business Analyst, Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Enterprise Architect, Network Engineer)
DegreeSource for Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship (Business Analyst, Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Enterprise Architect, Network Engineer)Cyber Security / Cyber Engineer Degree Apprenticeship
DegreeSource for Cyber Security / Cyber Engineer Degree ApprenticeshipData Analyst Degree Apprenticeship
DegreeSource for Data Analyst Degree ApprenticeshipInformation Management Systems and Technology Degree Apprenticeship
DegreeSource for Information Management Systems and Technology Degree ApprenticeshipCombat Systems Degree Apprenticeship
DegreeSource for Combat Systems Degree ApprenticeshipWeapon Systems Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
DegreeSource for Weapon Systems Engineering Degree ApprenticeshipEngineering Degree Apprenticeship Scheme
DegreeSource for Engineering Degree Apprenticeship SchemeCommissioning Engineer / Test and Commissioning Degree Apprenticeship
DegreeSource for Commissioning Engineer / Test and Commissioning Degree ApprenticeshipManufacturing Engineer Degree Apprenticeship
DegreeSource for Manufacturing Engineer Degree ApprenticeshipNuclear Engineer Degree Apprenticeship
DegreeSource for Nuclear Engineer Degree ApprenticeshipOperations Engineer Degree Apprenticeship
DegreeSource for Operations Engineer Degree ApprenticeshipQuality Engineer Degree Apprenticeship
DegreeSource for Quality Engineer Degree ApprenticeshipMetallurgist Degree Apprenticeship
DegreeSource for Metallurgist Degree ApprenticeshipOrdnance, Munitions and Explosives Professional Degree Apprenticeship
DegreeSource for Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives Professional Degree ApprenticeshipProject Manager Degree Apprenticeship
DegreeSource for Project Manager Degree ApprenticeshipProject Control Degree Apprenticeship (Project Control Foundation Scheme)
DegreeSource for Project Control Degree Apprenticeship (Project Control Foundation Scheme)Construction Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship
DegreeSource for Construction Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor Degree ApprenticeshipSupply Chain Degree Apprenticeship
DegreeSource for Supply Chain Degree ApprenticeshipAdvanced apprenticeships (Level 3), engineering and technical trades
Level 3Source for Advanced apprenticeships (Level 3), engineering and technical tradesIntermediate apprenticeships (Level 2)
Level 2Source for Intermediate apprenticeships (Level 2)Higher apprenticeships (Level 4-5), e.g. Human Resources
Source for Higher apprenticeships (Level 4-5), e.g. Human Resources
| Apprenticeship | Level | Discipline and duration |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering Degree ApprenticeshipDegreeSource for Aerospace Engineering Degree Apprenticeship | Not published | Engineering3-6 years (range for all BAE degree apprenticeships) |
| Aerospace Software Development Degree ApprenticeshipDegreeSource for Aerospace Software Development Degree Apprenticeship | Not published | Software Engineering3-6 years (range for all BAE degree apprenticeships) |
| Software Engineer Degree ApprenticeshipDegreeSource for Software Engineer Degree Apprenticeship | Not published | Software Engineering3-6 years (range for all BAE degree apprenticeships) |
| Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship (Business Analyst, Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Enterprise Architect, Network Engineer)DegreeSource for Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship (Business Analyst, Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Enterprise Architect, Network Engineer) | Not published | Software Engineering3-6 years (range for all BAE degree apprenticeships) |
| Cyber Security / Cyber Engineer Degree ApprenticeshipDegreeSource for Cyber Security / Cyber Engineer Degree Apprenticeship | Not published | Cyber3-6 years (range for all BAE degree apprenticeships) |
| Data Analyst Degree ApprenticeshipDegreeSource for Data Analyst Degree Apprenticeship | Not published | Data3-6 years (range for all BAE degree apprenticeships) |
| Information Management Systems and Technology Degree ApprenticeshipDegreeSource for Information Management Systems and Technology Degree Apprenticeship | Not published | Software Engineering3-6 years (range for all BAE degree apprenticeships) |
| Combat Systems Degree ApprenticeshipDegreeSource for Combat Systems Degree Apprenticeship | Not published | Engineering3-6 years (range for all BAE degree apprenticeships) |
| Weapon Systems Engineering Degree ApprenticeshipDegreeSource for Weapon Systems Engineering Degree Apprenticeship | Not published | Engineering3-6 years (range for all BAE degree apprenticeships) |
| Engineering Degree Apprenticeship SchemeDegreeSource for Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Scheme | Not published | Engineering3-6 years (range for all BAE degree apprenticeships) |
| Commissioning Engineer / Test and Commissioning Degree ApprenticeshipDegreeSource for Commissioning Engineer / Test and Commissioning Degree Apprenticeship | Not published | Engineering3-6 years (range for all BAE degree apprenticeships) |
| Manufacturing Engineer Degree ApprenticeshipDegreeSource for Manufacturing Engineer Degree Apprenticeship | Not published | Engineering3-6 years (range for all BAE degree apprenticeships) |
| Nuclear Engineer Degree ApprenticeshipDegreeSource for Nuclear Engineer Degree Apprenticeship | Not published | Engineering3-6 years (range for all BAE degree apprenticeships) |
| Operations Engineer Degree ApprenticeshipDegreeSource for Operations Engineer Degree Apprenticeship | Not published | Engineering3-6 years (range for all BAE degree apprenticeships) |
| Quality Engineer Degree ApprenticeshipDegreeSource for Quality Engineer Degree Apprenticeship | Not published | Engineering3-6 years (range for all BAE degree apprenticeships) |
| Metallurgist Degree ApprenticeshipDegreeSource for Metallurgist Degree Apprenticeship | Not published | Engineering3-6 years (range for all BAE degree apprenticeships) |
| Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives Professional Degree ApprenticeshipDegreeSource for Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives Professional Degree Apprenticeship | Not published | Engineering3-6 years (range for all BAE degree apprenticeships) |
| Project Manager Degree ApprenticeshipDegreeSource for Project Manager Degree Apprenticeship | Not published | Project Management3-6 years (range for all BAE degree apprenticeships) |
| Project Control Degree Apprenticeship (Project Control Foundation Scheme)DegreeSource for Project Control Degree Apprenticeship (Project Control Foundation Scheme) | Not published | Project Management3-6 years (range for all BAE degree apprenticeships) |
| Construction Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor Degree ApprenticeshipDegreeSource for Construction Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship | Not published | Business3-6 years (range for all BAE degree apprenticeships) |
| Supply Chain Degree ApprenticeshipDegreeSource for Supply Chain Degree Apprenticeship | Not published | Business3-6 years (range for all BAE degree apprenticeships) |
| Advanced apprenticeships (Level 3), engineering and technical tradesSource for Advanced apprenticeships (Level 3), engineering and technical trades | Level 3 | EngineeringDuration not published |
| Intermediate apprenticeships (Level 2)Source for Intermediate apprenticeships (Level 2) | Level 2 | EngineeringDuration not published |
| Higher apprenticeships (Level 4-5), e.g. Human ResourcesSource for Higher apprenticeships (Level 4-5), e.g. Human Resources | Not published | BusinessDuration not published |
Entry requirements
Accepts UCAS pointsFrom 96 UCAS points
- A levels
- Degree: 240/96 UCAS points or equivalent (excluding AS level) with at least two STEM-based subjects; requirements differ by programme
- UCAS points
- 96 UCAS points (post-2017 tariff; 240 old tariff) typical minimum for degree apprenticeships
- GCSEs
- Five GCSEs grade 4-9 (A*-C) or equivalent including Maths, English and Double Science
- Equivalents
- Equivalent qualifications accepted
- Other
- Must be medically fit for the role, eligible to work in the UK and able to achieve security clearance.
Application process
- Online application
- Virtual assessment
- Interview
- Online application
- Virtual assessment
- Interview
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Online application
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Virtual assessment
- 3
Interview
Typical timeline
- Opens
- Beginning of November (2027 degree apprenticeships expected from November 2026)
- Closes
- End of February (2022-23 cycle: opened 1 November 2022, closed 28 February 2023)
- Assessment
- Not published
- Offers
- Not published
- Starts
- Typically August-September, varying by role and business
Windows for the 2027 intake, September 2026 to August 2027
Opening soon, ~Nov
Locations and universities
- Locations
- Barrow, Brough, Christchurch, Glasgow, Portsmouth Naval Base, Preston, Radway Green, Rochester, Warton/Samlesbury, Washington, Yeovil
- Universities and training providers
- Not published
Salary and benefits
- Starting salary
- Advanced apprentices from £18,667; Project Control Foundation Scheme (degree) over £20k
- Progression
- Annual increases related to performance against objectives and behaviours
- Notes
- Figures from search-index snippets of baesystems.com; the year they apply to is not shown.
- Benefits
- Generous leave
- Share schemes
- Discounts
- Pension
- University fees paid (degree apprenticeships)
- Apprentice network
Cohort size and intakes
- Intake years
- 2027 intake
- Cohort 2027
- Not published
What stands out
Very broad range of degree apprenticeships tied to specific sites (e.g. submarine commissioning at Barrow, combat systems in Glasgow, aerospace at Warton/Samlesbury and Brough). All roles need security clearance eligibility.
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