Not too sure... but if you have a BSc in Aircraft Maintenance you are entitiled to apply for a C Licence and, following a (mere) further 12 months of practical experience and a Pt147 approved Type Course, the opportunity to release aircraft from base Maintenance!
As mentioned by Vortechs, not a great way to fully understand the ways of the Beast - more likely to understand the ways of the Beancounter.
However, if you already have a B1/B2 - after five years of certifying you get the same priviliges and have truly been inducted into mainteance, fully deserving the C Licence.
I have nothing against the academic route - I just have no faith in the possible "intentions" of its future use.