UAS / PPL
As someone already mentioned, going to a University with a UAS affiliated to it is a very good way of getting some great flying experience.
If it's just a PPL you want to do then your best bet is just to go to a uni with a flying club nearby and do your PPL there.
I went to Nottingham Uni (96 - 99) and joined the UAS for the 3 years I was there. I did about 110hours of brilliant flying, and had a great 3 years with the UAS, so I'll really recommend going that way. The UAS is aimed at people who want to fly for the RAF though.