Thanks for the reply, I've no prior relationship with an airline. Apart from the highly prized BA scholarship which doesn't require self funding and the FlyBe part-scholarship I'm not aware that it's possible to secure a position with an airline prior to embarking on the integrated courses?
The modular route does appeal, but from what I've read certain airlines will not consider you unless you are a cadet on an integrated course.
My job is stable, I have good prospects in my present industry.
I'm aware from having spoken to students and the bank that a lot of cadets take out a loan for the full amount to cover the course costs. The FTO did advise that often, students will contribute somewhere near £25k towards the costs.