Hours requirement
Mate, just check on the hours requirement for the ATPL. If you do the subjects I think they only last for a few years before you have to have the required number of flying hours to apply for the ATPL, otherwise..do the exams again. And that sucks. I have done heaps of study while having full time jobs, both aviation and university degrees, and it's not a big one if you are dedicated, stay off the booze, and focus on the end result. My advice, concentrate on getting a job first. Perhaps start studying in the meantime for one ATPL subject...do them one at a time slow time and you'll find that they are not too bad.