I'm thinking of switching careers to computer programming, and studying the Degree on Information and Communication Technologies at CPIT Christchurch.

I've heard Canterbury Uni provides more of a general almost theoretical view of the subject, which can then be applied to the ever changing industry, where as CPIT provides more a training to do the job today.

After much thought, I've decided the CPIT approach will suit me better, but I was wondering if anyone here might have gone through the course themselves, or had any general advice :)

I don't have much programming experience at all, only the old QBasic (self taught) and some light Visual Basic and HTML.

My ultimate 'one day' aim is to end up in a creative role, but I'm quite interested in programming obviously too :)

Thanks for reading!