BAE Systems Apprenticeship Barrow-In-Furness

Hello Everyone!
I'm going to be starting as a Degree Apprentice in the next few weeks in Barrow, I've been informed that it is very important to reach out and to connect with as many apprentices as I can as I will most likely be going to University with them and it will be good to help each other over the next few years. My Apprenticeship is in Engineering and I will be in the Weapons Department, I understand that this is a very small department and that most Engineers are in the Submarines Department. I just wanted to create a space for us Barrow folk to hopefully connect with each other and build some good relationships before we start in the next few weeks.
All the best, Charlie.

Hello Everyone!
I'm going to be starting as a Degree Apprentice in the next few weeks in Barrow, I've been informed that it is very important to reach out and to connect with as many apprentices as I can as I will most likely be going to University with them and it will be good to help each other over the next few years. My Apprenticeship is in Engineering and I will be in the Weapons Department, I understand that this is a very small department and that most Engineers are in the Submarines Department. I just wanted to create a space for us Barrow folk to hopefully connect with each other and build some good relationships before we start in the next few weeks.
All the best, Charlie.

Hello Everyone!
I'm going to be starting as a Degree Apprentice in the next few weeks in Barrow, I've been informed that it is very important to reach out and to connect with as many apprentices as I can as I will most likely be going to University with them and it will be good to help each other over the next few years. My Apprenticeship is in Engineering and I will be in the Weapons Department, I understand that this is a very small department and that most Engineers are in the Submarines Department. I just wanted to create a space for us Barrow folk to hopefully connect with each other and build some good relationships before we start in the next few weeks.
All the best, Charlie.

I’m starting my degree apprenticeship in barrow in a few months. How did you find the first year of the apprenticeship if your still enrolled there?

Hello. It's been great so far, I've just finished Uni until September and currently on my second placement, all has been going great and you'll be here in no time, good luck!

Do you attend the Lancaster campus for university? It’s the only one I’ve seen for the PMDA course, but an 1 hour and a half each way doesn’t seem too feasible.

hello, im starting my degree apprenticeship in weapons engineering in September, ive been looking and i cant seem to find which university the course is affiliated with and how often i will be going there or anything just wondering if anyone had any information that could help me ?

Hi mate, you're pretty lucky as I was part of the last intake for Weapons and there are currently only 8 of us, compared to the hundreds of submarine apprentices. It's very hard to find information for weapons specifically as we are much smaller so that's why you've struggled. We all currently study 2 hours from work, the Degree itself is affiliated with Lancaster University, and from September - May you will get a coach there and back once a week for the day to study. We get half term breaks but we work the days that we are not in University, as that's what we are getting paid to do. If you have any other questions feel free to ask, I guess we will get to know each other soon 👍️

So where actually do we study, in Lancaster, at the main campus or is it a separate one ? Look forward to meeting you all

Hi, I have an offer to do engineering in barrow and have been struggling to decide between taking up this apprenticeship or going to imperial to study physics. Just wondering how you are finding the work and if you see yourself continuing to work at BAE after your apprenticeship.

Hello, I do think it depends on where in the business you end up. Like I've mentioned I am in weapons which is completely separate to submarines, meaning our work week and work in general is completely different. I honestly love it, University is very easy as they understand that we are working so we are given plenty of time and help for assignments and lots of revision for exams. The work itself is great, rotating between placements let's you learn a lot about different areas of engineering and actually put your knowledge into practice. The only thing I would say is that barrow is quite quiet and there is not much beauty, but there are many towns around it and the lakes just up the road to spend your time. I do see myself staying after the 5 years and continuing with the company, there are lots of opportunities to progress and lots of opportunities for you to advance in your studies that are fully paid for, such as your masters. The pay is also great for an apprentice wage, and it's great experience to have on your CV.