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Subject Information

HKDSE subjects are divided into three categories, including 24 senior secondary subjects (4 core subjects and 20 elective subjects), Applied learning subjects and other language subjects.

Category A: Senior Secondary Subjects

Core Subjects

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: Combined Science	Information and Communication Technology
Ethics and Religious Studies	Science: Integrated Science	Technology and Living
Geography		Music
History		Visual Arts
Tourism and Hospitality Studies		Physical Education

Assessment Framework of 24 senior secondary subjects

Category B: Applied Learning Subjects

Creative Studies

Fashion and Image Design	Interior Design	Jewellery Arts and Design ^
Jewellery and Accessories Design	Commercial Comic Art ^	Computer Game and Animation Design
Introduction to Cantonese Opera #	Taking a Chance on Dance	The Essentials of Dramatic Arts

Media and Communication

Film and Video Studies ^	Film and Video	Radio Host and Programme Production ^
Magazine Editing and Production	New Media Communication Strategies	Public Relations and Communication *

Business, Management and Law

Financial Markets and Operations ^	Practical Computerised Accounting ^	Accounting in Practice
Business Data Analysis *	Applied Business Research ^	Entrepreneurship for SME
Marketing and Online Promotion	Law Enforcement in Hong Kong

Services

Food and Beverage Operations #	Pâtisserie and Café Operations	Western Cuisine
Hospitality Services in Practice	Hotel Operations	Child Care and Education
Fundamental Cosmetology

Applied Science

Animal Care	Foundation in Chinese Medicine	Fundamental Health Care ^
Health Care Practice	Medical Laboratory Science #	Applied Psychology
Exploring Psychology ^	Practical Psychology	Exercise Science and Health Fitness
Sports and Fitness Coaching

Engineering and Production

Automotive Technology	Electrical and Energy Engineering	Computer Forensic Technology
Internet of Everything Application *	Mobile and Online Apps Development ^	Aviation Studies
Building Technology #