Final Stretch, Third Year
Advanced systems, your capstone project, and preparation for the real world. This is where everything comes together.
Core Modules
Advanced topics and your final-year capstone project
Third Year Tip: Now is the time to specialise. Pick a track — cloud, security, AI, or software engineering — and go deep. Start applying for jobs or graduate programs in semester 1.
Artificial Intelligence
ML fundamentals, neural networks, supervised & unsupervised learning with Python.
NotesCloud Computing
AWS/Azure/GCP fundamentals, serverless, containers (Docker), and cloud architecture.
NotesAdvanced Cybersecurity
Penetration testing, ethical hacking, OWASP Top 10, and incident response.
NotesSystem Design & Architecture
Scalable design, microservices, APIs, load balancing, and design patterns.
NotesDevOps & CI/CD
Pipelines, GitHub Actions, Docker, Kubernetes, and monitoring production systems.
NotesBig Data & Analytics
Data pipelines, Hadoop, Spark, data visualisation, and business intelligence.
NotesMobile Application Development
Cross-platform apps with React Native or Flutter — UI, APIs, and deployment.
NotesResearch & Capstone Project
Full system — proposal, design, implementation, testing, and presentation.
GuidelinesThird Year Tools
Professional-grade tools for advanced development and security
Security Audit Checklist
Infrastructure & OWASP review
SSL/TLS Validator
Check certificate and encryption configs
DNS Lookup Tool
Debug domain and DNS configuration
Network Monitor
Track bandwidth and performance
Code Spaces
Advanced multi-file coding environment
Container Reference
Docker commands and Dockerfile templates
System Design Templates
Architecture diagrams for your capstone
Project Estimator
Plan your capstone sprints and milestones
Third Year Resources
Advanced textbooks, research papers, and industry certifications
Hands-On ML — Aurélien Géron
PaidPractical ML with Scikit-Learn, Keras and TensorFlow — the industry standard AI book.
View BookAWS Free Tier Training
FreeOfficial AWS training and free-tier account to practice cloud computing hands-on.
Start TrainingWeb App Hacker's Handbook
PaidDeep dive into web vulnerabilities, exploitation, and defence techniques.
View BookDocker & Kubernetes Docs
FreeOfficial documentation — the de facto DevOps tools for any serious developer.
Read DocsGoogle SRE Book
FreeGoogle's Site Reliability Engineering — essential for DevOps and production systems.
Read FreeCompTIA Security+ Prep
FreeFree study guides and practice exams for the industry-standard security cert.
Study FreeThird Year Community
Connect with industry, mentor juniors, and launch your career
LinkedIn Network
Build your professional profile and connect with alumni and recruiters
Mentor First Years
Give back — help junior students and build your communication skills
Job Board
Graduate programmes, internships, and entry-level developer positions
IT Talks & Webinars
Industry speakers, hackathons, and networking events for final-year students