Hi mcfly87,
I wish I could go back in time and start this way. I have already an EASA licence in my pocket and at the moment I am struggling to find any kind of pilot job.
Aerospace Engineering is a great course if you can do it at a good institution. At the same time you can also start the PPL course.
There are a lot of companies that take cadets to train them to become a pilot plus at the same time adding a university degree in Aviation but hardly an engineering degree.
The types of degrees in Aviation that are mostly offered are in business and management related areas. Only a few offer the combination you are looking for.
For instance in europe Lufthansa is an example or
http://www.brunel.ac.uk/courses/unde...t-studies-beng
Your views of getting an engineering degree in Aviation its not bad at all.
What i suggest you do is to ask other people about their opinions, do your homework carefully, financial plans, DECIDE and then take actions.
I hope my opinions will help you towards your future plans !
I wish you all the best and a happy new year 2015 !!!!