Hi.
I was like you a couple of years ago.
I got 100% at almost every C&G exam when I did 2365, so I decided to keep studying, as like you I like learning.
For your case, I wholeheartedly recommend having a look at doing a degree with Open University. It’s tailored to mature students, people who are already in the industry that want to get the corresponding degree, etc. It also starts at the very beginning, so it’s perfect if you’ve been out of school for a while/didn’t get A-levels/you’re not quite sure whether or not you can hack it.
It’s also designed for part time students, so you can keep working at the same time, as the workload is very manageable and they are quite flexible. It takes a bit longer than with a brick and mortar uni, but the degree is the same. It does require discipline, though. Once a year, you attend a residential week where they concentrate all the practical labs you’d do over the course of the year
I did my first year with open uni, and then moved to a brick and mortar uni because they offered a degree (Master) in the exact discipline I wanted (naval engineering), which Open didn’t offer.
It’s also much cheaper than other degrees.
Let me know if you need any more information, happy to help. Even though I have moved to a brick and mortar uni, I still keep in touch with the guys I did the first year.
Tbh I'm not quite sure. What I do know is I really like to learn, like a challenge and enjoy engineering generally.