Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority - Assessment Information

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

Citizenship and Social Development ²

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 ¹	Information and Communication Technology
Ethics and Religious Studies	Science: Integrated Science ¹	Technology and Living
Geography		Music
History		Visual Arts
Tourism and Hospitality Studies		Physical Education

¹ Applicable until 2023 exam year

² Applicable from 2024 exam year onwards

Assessment Framework of 24 senior secondary subjects

Category B: Applied Learning Subjects

Creative Studies

Fashion Image Design	Interior Design / Interior and Exhibition 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	Digital Brand Communication
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 – 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 for e-Business	AI in Business	Data Application for Business
Innovation and Entrepreneurship *	Introduction to Fintech ^	Marketing and Online Promotion
Law Enforcement in Hong Kong

Services

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

Applied Science

Food Innovation and Science	Food Technology and Nutrition *	Animal Care
Foundation in Chinese Medicine	Health Care Practice	Medical Laboratory Science
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	eSports Technology / eSports Technology and Management *	Tech Basics
Aviation Studies	Railway Studies