Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority - Assessment Information

Subject Information

HKDSE subjects are divided into three categories, including Category A Senior Secondary subjects, Category B Applied Learning subjects and Category C Other Languages subjects.

Category A: Senior Secondary Subjects

Core Subjects

Chinese Language

English Language

Mathematics

Citizenship and Social Development

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

Remarks:
In 2021, the Curriculum Development Council and the Public Examinations Board of the HKEAA jointly endorsed the proposals for optimising the four Senior Secondary core subjects (i.e. Chinese Language, English Language, Mathematics Compulsory Part, and Citizenship and Social Development in lieu of Liberal Studies) and the phasing out of Combined Science and Integrated Science. The proposals were accepted by the Education Bureau (EDB). The optimising measures which are applicable to the 2024 HKDSE and beyond have been implemented from Secondary 4 in the 2021/22 school year. Please click here for details.

Assessment Framework of Senior Secondary subjects

Category B: Applied Learning Subjects

Creative Studies

Cultural and Creative Product Design ^	Fashion Image Design	Interior and Exhibition Design / Interior and Event Spatial Design
Jewellery Design in Digital Age ~	Computer Game and Animation Design	Digital Comic Design and Production
Popular Music Production	Taking a Chance on Dance	The Essentials of Theatre Arts

Media and Communication

Digital Media and Radio Production	Film and Transmedia / Film Production ^	Digital Brand Communication / Digital Advertising ^
Multimedia Storytelling	PR and Multimedia Communication	Applied Learning (Vocational English) – English Communication
Applied Learning (Vocational English) – English for Business Services	Applied Learning (Vocational English) – English for Service Professionals	Creative English – Cultural Tourism *
Creative English – Biz and Media #	Creative English – PR and Marketing ~	Practical Translation (CHI-ENG)
Applied Japanese and Japanese Culture	Everyday Japanese and Japanese Culture	Korean Language and Culture

Business, Management and Law

Accounting in Action *	Accounting for e-Business ~	AI in Business ~
Data Application for Business # / AI Application in Business Data *	Innovation and Entrepreneurship	Introduction to Fintech
KOL Marketing and Generative AI *	Marketing and Online Promotion ~	Modern Logistics Studies ^
Law Enforcement in Hong Kong

Services

Modern Southeast Asian Cuisine ~	Pâtisserie and Café Operations	Western Cuisine
Airport Passenger Terminal Operations # / Airport Operations and Services *	Hospitality Services in Practice ~	Hotel Operations
Child Care and Development	Child Care and Education	Fundamental Cosmetology
Gerontech and Services

Applied Science

Food Technology and Nutrition	Foundation in Chinese Medicine	Health Care Practice
Medical Laboratory Science	Pet Care and Grooming *	Rehabilitation Care Practice
Applied Psychology	Practical Psychology	Exercise and Fitness Coaching
Exercise Science and Health Fitness

Engineering and Production

Digital Construction	Electrical and Energy Engineering	AI and Robotics
Computer Forensic Technology	Cybersecurity ^	eSports Technology and Management
Tech Basics	Aviation Studies	Railway Studies
UAV and Low-altitude Economy *