Aspidustra,
I don't know if this is relevant, but I would like to point out that studying for the degree and studying at a flight school at the same time would be a heavy workload (if that's what you're thinking of). A couple of my friends tried it and couldn't hack it. I know what they mean now I have begun studying for the PPL.
Also, in the UK you are looking at a cost of at least £10k-a not inconsiderable sum of money which might be better put towards flying training.
Noisy