Degree Apprenticeships: is 29 y/o too old to receive an offer?

Are 29 year olds likely to be successful in acquiring an offer for degree apprenticeships in engineering?

I have looked at Airbus and MBDA as my top choices to apply to.

I’m looking to go back to college after graduating with first class honours in business management, a distinction in a postgraduate diploma in law, and will have a distinction in computer science MSc.

I’d like to become a Mechatronics Engineer and have been self teaching. I love physics and mechanics and I want to study Electrical and Electronics Engineering as a Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma whilst working.

My worry is once I finish the diploma, will my age be against me as I will have just turned 29 when I complete the course.

Any advice or insight in to engineering degree apprenticeships would be amazing, specifically around AirBus, MBDA, AWE or Rolls Royce?

Reply 1

Chris2892

16

Not at all.

Though, the step up in Math is very challenging.

Do some extensive revision on Khan Academy (free structured lessons) and make sure to reference it in your applications/cv.

Reply 2

apprentinsideryt

7

Original post by Maturestudent297

Are 29 year olds likely to be successful in acquiring an offer for degree apprenticeships in engineering?

I have looked at Airbus and MBDA as my top choices to apply to.

I’m looking to go back to college after graduating with first class honours in business management, a distinction in a postgraduate diploma in law, and will have a distinction in computer science MSc.

I’d like to become a Mechatronics Engineer and have been self teaching. I love physics and mechanics and I want to study Electrical and Electronics Engineering as a Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma whilst working.

My worry is once I finish the diploma, will my age be against me as I will have just turned 29 when I complete the course.

Any advice or insight in to engineering degree apprenticeships would be amazing, specifically around AirBus, MBDA, AWE or Rolls Royce?

Hi there,
Age is not a problem. I know people over 30 who have been given offers. I would definitely recommend you get some work experience on top of all your academic knowledge. That is really useful for companies like Airbus and Rolls-Royce. I know about some Airbus work experience so let me know if you’re interested and want the link (application closes 1st November).
Hope that helps.

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