Oh well, I'm ready for the critisism, but I'm gonna say it anyway.. .. .If you're going to rely on a sponsorship to get yourself into aviation, then a degree will definately stand you in better stead. However if you want to persue the career regardless I would get going on a job right away.. .. .The chances of succeeding in a sponsorship are farely rare unless you're an outstanding candidate, however, we can ALL save for ATPL training. The degree route will take a while as most graduates are lucky to walk into a graduate placement anyways. I have friends with degrees who are still earning less than me after graduating 3 years ago. Don't forget you are now probably going to be used to living away from home and will want your own space so more bills not to mention student loans to pay. Saving will be more difficult. You are going to have to wait say six to seven years before you get qualified. Fine if you're prepared to wait that long. I know I wouldn't be. . .. .There are certain sectors eg Financial Services, Insurance and IT where the remuneration is good even without a degree.. .. .Get a job. Start saving. Live at home so you don't have to pay much or any rent. Within 2 years you'll have enough to pay for your training (maybe with help from bank). You'll have valuable work experience to fall back on should you need to support yourself after your training and finally you'll be in a position to find pilot work in 3 years rather than 7. You can always do on the job training and professional exams (microsoft quals, chartered insurance, financial, all sorts) to improve your salary and prospects while you go. And of course there's always the opportunities to get a degree via the OU or mature entry to uni later on if things don't work out.. .. .Life is short, so live it fast. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="cool.gif" />