Subject Information - Subject Overview
HKDSE subjects are divided into three categories, including 24 new senior secondary subjects (4 core subjects and 20 elective subjects), Applied learning subjects and other language subjects.
Core Subjects
Elective Subjects
| Chinese Language | English Language | Mathematics | Liberal Studies |
Elective Subjects
| Chinese Literature | Biology | Business, Accounting and Financial Studies |
| Literature in English | Chemistry | Design and Applied Technology |
| Chinese History | Physics | Health Management and Social Care |
| Economics | Science: Integrated Science | Information and Communication Technology |
| Ethics and Religious Studies | Science: Combined Science | Technology and Living |
| Geography | Music | |
| History | Visual Arts | |
| Tourism and Hospitality Studies | Physical Education |
Creative Studies
| Image Design | Innovative Product Design | Jewellery Arts and Design |
| Commercial Comic Art | Multimedia Entertainment Studies | Introduction to Theatre Arts |
| Taking a Chance on Dance |
Media and Communication
| Film and Video Studies | Infotainment Production | Radio Host and Programme Production |
Business, Management and Law
| Marketing in Global Trade | Practical Accounting for SMEs | Understanding Financial Services |
| Purchasing and Merchandising | Retail Management | Understanding Hong Kong Law |
Services
| Hospitality Services in Practice | Hotel Operations | Western Cuisine |
| Events Planning and Operation | Child Development and Care | Fundamental Cosmetology |
Applied Science
| Fundamental Health Care | Health and Beauty Keeping in TCM | Health Care Practice |
| Exercise Science and Health Fitness | Sports Coaching and Management |
Engineering and Production
| Automotive Technology | Aviation Studies | Building Facilities Engineering |
Other Language Subjects
| French | German | Hindi |
| Japanese | Spanish | Urdu |
