Joining the Royal Navy at 17?

Question

...  join the Royal Navy at 17, female, would I be able to stay in school to do A-levels? And also go to university?

Also, I did a psychometric test a few days ago and passed, but my open jobs were warfare specialist, which I find quite interesting, (and a few others). However, although the career I want to do is marine engineer officer, I couldn't do this because I don't have a degree. (There was a mix-up when an officer in my school told me I could apply for this, when clearly I couldn't, which I was confused about). At the unit, I was told to go away and have a good think about the warfare specialist job though. 

So, do you think I should wait before joining the Navy until I finish my a-levels and then have a degree in engineering at uni? Or, go ahead and do warfare specialist at 17 years of age, (only if it's certain that I will still be in school doing A-levels and then going to uni)???

Finally, if I were to do warfare specialist now, is it possible to change my job as a marine engineer officer once I complete my a-levels and get a degree?? Or does it not work like that??

Thanks

Answer

i know just by hearing others that the service you get into will help you go to school and have your schooling paid for i haven't heard thou if this is after you complete your service industries the navy might help you achieve this which is easy to accomidate the service area your going into it might be wise to get your levels done and then further your education in the field you prefer to go into finish your a-levels then go on to the service and continue your education at that point

Joining the Royal Navy at 17?

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