Game Engine Architecture

Education facts

Code: DIT572

The design and implementation of the fundamental components of a game engine is the core of the Game Engine Architecture course. The course focuses mainly upon 2-dimensional games although other types of game engines are discussed, and students wishing to explore 3D game engines can do so as part of the assignment. During the course we will develop an example game engine which includes several of the key aspects of professional game engine systems. The course will cover timing regulation, game object architecture, collision action, collision responses, and some simple physics. It will also discuss relevant design decisions and design patterns. It is not expected during this course that you will develop a feasible competitor for what is on the market. Rather, the process of building a game engine is intended to be illuminating when developing games in more robust engines.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for this course, students must have either: - successfully completed the course Computer Graphics, 7.5 credits, or equivalent, or - have 15 credits of programming experience, of which 7.5 of those credits should be in an object-oriented context. Applicants must prove knowledge of English: English 6/English B or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Game Engine Architecture

  University of Gothenburg

  Start date: 19 January 2026

  End date: 22 March 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %