Hi Tallbloke
A couple of years ago when I was taking my'A' licence, there was a young lady from Spotty M sitting hers at the same time. I the course of conversation it transpired that she had a degree, but the good old CAA would not give her any exemptions towards her licence! Depending on where you want your career to go, you need to ask some soul searching questions, and then decide if you want to design etc, or manufacture/fix aeroplanes. I too have thought of doing a degree (only so that I can be equally as qualified as my wife!)but think that it is far too much hassle.