Great link Aerouk! lots of helpful info there.
I say ryanair as the next step because of how close it is to home plus I heard Weston have great contacts there which makes getting a job there my best bet.
I'd like to know what you meant by -
"keep yourself safe there is no point gambling your life over a career."
I am weary of the the airline industry at the moment and I've read countless threads about the industry not being what it used to regarding pay and opportunities so it does make me think about actually making a career out of it, hence the degree first as a fallback option. However I love seeing posts from people enjoying the life as a pilot and I want that too! Flying is awesome so why not make a living from it is what I think!
Regarding funding, should I raise the money through part-time work which would be slow or should I look for a loan to fund everything at once?