Thanks for your replies.
Firstly, I would not expect a free ride, I would put everything into it (as long as it did not hinder my degree). I would leave my part time job, not sign up for the university clubs that also required dedication so that I could put my all into it. As for the military side, I am not planning on joining the RAF. I do have an open mind but I want to be a civilian pilot. I still have been told many times to consider the UAS and have not because of that fact, yet I have been told that this does not matter and to try anyway. (I saw your reply to lucieross's post also Lucifer, thats what really got me thinking).
My reasons for joining are to fly. I want to fly more than anything, so my level of dedication is not a factor! I also think that I could get a lot more out of it.... leadership skills, self disipline and still have a good time, (such as the sailing off scotland). They are my reasons for joining.
There is no organisation that I know of that parallels the UAS for Uni students who want to get into civilian flying......Maybe we should get together and start something!
thanks
Richard