The Sixth Formers' Guide to Degree Apprenticeships

Start something extraordinary. Find your purpose. From the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where our apprenticeships could take you. Earn and learn, gaining industry-recognised qualifications and working on real-world projects that pioneer how we protect our future. While taking the first step in your career, you’ll have long-term prospects and make an impact that matters to our customers, your colleagues, local communities and the world. Your passion might lie in engineering, manufacturing, technology or business; wherever you want to thrive, you’ll be inspired by the brightest minds, through training, experienced mentors and inclusive networks. With a workforce of around 110,000 people in more than 40 countries, you’ll be able to find a role that suits you, collaborating and learning from people with diverse skills, ways of thinking and backgrounds. Join us and build a meaningful career – and a safer, more secure future.

44% of our current UK

94% of apprentices choose to stay on with BAE Systems

electricity requirements were met by renewable energy sources at the end of 2024

£1billion projected investment in education and skills from 2020 to end of 2025

#2 in the Department for Education’s Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers, 2025

employee volunteering hours in 2024 for various community initiatives, equating to nearly £1.7m in the value of volunteer time

36,000

Pioneer your future. Apply now. baesystems.com/apprentices

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