In reply to Dem Lessors.

First, 30k pounds a year is not a lot. That's an entry level job in the us w a bachelors. Second, UCL isn't that great of a uni. There are many American universities that are much better and more prestigious. Finally, a phd is great to brag about, but no actually practical unless you're going to teach in a university or do research. A phd doesn't necessarily mean more money. Self drag.