Finish Degree + Masters Vs Professonal Certs

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i think it's time i start studying again over the next few months, but i can't decide which route to take...

Background..
I went to uni in 2002 and left 2004 after i failed my 2nd year by 2 modules , of a BSc/HND Computing pathway degree, there were lots of reasons, mostly DJing/Raving far too much! then got a job in IT support, i moved around a few places never really got my head down as i was happy to earn just enough to have a laugh, then in 2007 i'd had enough of helpdesk and started to look to move up, so i did my a+ and MCP XP, as i knew that stuff inside out, then an internal role came available for a report developer on a project... i've always liked dev but not looked at it before as i had a bit of a confidence issue with it because Java was one of the modules i failed @ uni..
I got the job worked my arse off and now I'm coming up to finishing my first year in the job under the new title Report & Development analyst, as i've mostly been doing app dev, i'm learning plenty and improving everyday, and i'm over all the distractions i used to have and feel quite left behind knowledge/career wise...
So, now i can't decide which path is best for me, I want to be a full developer then eventually look at project management, i've looked at open university and i can apply to have my 1st year and what i passed of my second year @ uni accredited so i can finally finish my degree, then look at doing a masters, i can afford it but it will take a long time..
The other option is to crack on with the .net/sql server MCTS then PRINCE II or similar down the line..
Which route do you think is most beneficial? and by that i mean upping my current salary and creating more opportunities for when i want to move on further down the line...
In an ideal world i'd do both but being realistic i could see myself being overloaded and just sacking the off for months on end...

Thanks for taking the time read all this!