Toby....
I'm not looking to turn this into yet another Int vs Mod debate but given that you're a year from finishing youre A Levels I would wait a while longer to see whether the economy would suggest it's a good idea to go down the most unflexible and expensive route possible or whether it may be worth looking at working as much as possible whilst training to reduce debt etc.
If you still decide to go Integrated then best of luck and make sure you visit each of the FTO's individually and talk to the students both past and present. Above all remember that you're the customer so don't be rushed into any big decisions. This is probably the second biggest sum of money you will ever sign your name to spending after a mortgage.
Best of luck.
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