Expected JanuaryDate TBC
- Pay
- Up to £23,493 (intermediate and advanced), £24,125 (higher) or £26,000 (degree), depending on age
- Duration
- Usually 2 to 5 years
- Qualification
- Intermediate (Level 2) to degree apprenticeship (full honours degree)
We'll email you when dates are confirmed and the day applications open. Free account needed.
2027 apprenticeships open in January 2027; some roles close early once they get enough applications
Verified application dates · 8 Nov 2026Overview
BAE Systems apprentices earn a salary while training for fully funded qualifications in engineering, manufacturing, technology and business. There are four levels, from intermediate trades such as joinery, scaffolding and marine painting up to degree apprenticeships in subjects like aerospace engineering, nuclear engineering and software engineering, where you finish with a full honours degree. Around 94% of apprentices stay on with BAE after qualifying.
Entry Requirements
- Aged 16 or over
- Intermediate: 3 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and Maths
- Advanced and higher: 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths
- Engineering and technical roles also need a science or technical subject
- Higher: also 72 to 96 UCAS points, depending on the role
- Degree: 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, plus 96 UCAS points
- Scottish equivalents (National 4s and 5s, Highers) are accepted
- Everyone needs Baseline Personnel Security Standard clearance; some roles need National Security Vetting
- Your nationality or place of birth can limit which roles you can apply for
- Each advert lists its exact requirements
Application Process
1.Online application
This is the first screen. Be specific about why this employer and why this role, with a real example for each.
How to prepare: Application forms →2.Virtual assessment (gamified challenges and video questions)
Do a few free practice tests first so the format isn't new on the day, and find a quiet spot with a steady connection.
How to prepare: Online tests →3.Virtual or face-to-face interview
Have three or four examples ready from school, work, clubs or volunteering, and practise telling them with STAR.
How to prepare: Interviews →