Did Bruce drop out of college?

[onemanmambo]

Does anybody know if Bruce Dickinson dropped out of college?

Thanks.

 

[TheTalisman]

No.

After leaving school with A-levels in English, History and Economics, Dickinson confessed, "I didn't really know what I wanted to do."[16] The first thing he did was join the Territorial Army for six months.[16] Although he enjoyed his time in the TA, Dickinson realised that it was not a career choice, and so he applied for a place to read history at Queen Mary College, in London's East End.[16] His parents wanted him in the army, but he told them that he wanted to get a degree first, which acted as his "cover story", and immediately began playing in bands.[16]

Until that point, he had been neglecting his University education.[22] As a result, the University had tried to kick him out for failing his Second Year exams and not paying his accommodation fees, but was saved because of his role as Entertainments Officer.[22] After writing 6 months worth of essays in the space of two weeks and some last minute cramming for his exams, Dickinson achieved a 2:2.[22]

On 19 July 2011, Dickinson was presented with an honorary music doctorate from his alma mater, in honour of his contribution to the music industry.[23]

The same university that once attempted to kick him out made him an honorary music doctorate.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Dickinson

 

[onemanmambo]

So he does have a college degree. Thanks.

 

[CriedWhenBrucieLeft]

So he does have a college degree. Thanks.

He has a university degree; according to Wiki with lower second-class honours (a "2:2"). He never attended "college" in the wider sense; Queen Mary College was part of the University of London.

 

[Pand]

A short, but mildly interesting interview of Bruce with some thoughts on his time at Queen Mary: