How about trying Open University study to start with? The courses are modular - you do have to pay for them, but it's not too bad because you can work while you do that (and there are ways to apply for support - that don't appear to take a/c of parental income). They'll also allow you to transfer credit from the study you've already done. Then once you've reached the right point in the course to qualify for support you can apply to go back to a 'normal' uni - joining in the end of the second/third year. Probably not an ideal solution, but just my musings while bored at work....