I went and did my A'Levels from scratch, they are a foundation you can never fall below. Some schemes state you need grades that would allow you entry to a science based degree. So really thats science, maths or economics. I am debating if i should do my degree, or what degree i should accept. I am still considering that BCUC course or Engineering and Brunel.
I spoke to someone recently, well a pilot that told me it took four years to get on the flight deck and having a degree allowed him to get a decent wage for the four years he had to wait. I think the repayments on the ATPL loans you would get are about £1000 per month that start only a few months after you complete, so you need to be in a 15k job just to pay that off. They you have to live...
All trainee's i have spoke to so far my age have at least a levels, most have degrees. I am sure this is not the case looking at the bigger picture, just the people i have come accross put me to shame with my eduation.