Jason Ford

What it takes to join BAE Systems' Masters and Higher Apprenticeship schemes

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At first glance, the words ‘degree level’ and ‘apprenticeship’ really don’t appear to mix but in March 2015 the government rolled a scheme together that paired the two.

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Under the new arrangement, apprentices divide their time between university and the workplace, leading to a full Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.

One such company offering a diverse range of apprenticeships is BAE Systems, which on January 21, 2016 announced a record number of Higher Apprenticeship places - which are taught up to degree level - plus Master's level degrees for a handful of its employees.

The Student Engineer got in touch with Mark Donnelly, BAE Systems’ UK head of apprentice and skills training to get some finer details about what it takes to become a Systems Engineering Level 7 apprentice, and what those wishing to embark on a Higher Apprenticeship should bring to the company.

From which BAE Systems businesses have Level 7 apprentices been drawn?

Military Aircraft

Naval Ships

Maritime Services

Combat Vehicles (UK)

Electronic Systems, Rochester

Is the Level 7 programme taught, or is it a combination of classroom and on the job training?

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