The University of Leeds offer a BSc degree, in collaboration with Leeds Flying School, entitled Aviation Technology with Pilot Studies. As far as I know, it's the only aviation related degree available in the UK that's not an aeronautical engineering degree.
A PPL is part of the course structure, contributing to a third of the second year syllabus (40 credits, 70% pracitcal flying assessment, 30% written report). It costs £3300 (not including final test/examiner fees) which is a considerable saving on the £5k+ it will cost you doing it at commercial rates, plus you have a degree at the end as well.
It's a young course, and is not without its negative points, but all in all it's certainly beneficial to a career in professional aviation.
Just another option for you
