Yeah I knew you needed a PhD at least.
But in my naivety, typical of a first-year I guess, I assumed it was almost a linear path - BA, MA/equivalent, PhD > academia, but apparently it isn't so.
My biggest fear is with fees; going for the masters (which I am already saving up for, and have a healthy amount) but after being stuck with a masters not applicable to the 'real world' (My interest is in political theory) and a load of debt, unable to get funding.
I guess only time will tell.