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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
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English Language
Mathematics
Liberal Studies
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Chinese Literature
Biology
Business, Accounting and Financial Studies
Literature in English
Chemistry
Design and Applied Technology
Chinese History
Physics
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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
Display and Jewellery Design
Fashion Image Design
Interior Design
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
Creative Advertising ~
Magazine Editing and Production ~
Public Relations and Communication *
PR and Multimedia Communication #
Business, Management and Law
Accounting for e-Business
Business Data Analysis *
Data Application for Business #
Entrepreneurship for SME ~
Marketing and Online Promotion
Law Enforcement in Hong Kong
Services
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
Applied Science
Food Innovation and Science ^
Animal Care
Foundation in Chinese Medicine
Health Care Practice
Medical Laboratory Science
Rehabilitation Care Practice ^
Applied Psychology
Practical Psychology
Sports and Fitness Coaching *
Exercise and Fitness Coaching #
Exercise Science and Health Fitness
Engineering and Production
Constructing Smart Cities
Electrical and Energy Engineering
Computer Forensic Technology
eSports Technology ^
Tech Basics #
Internet of Everything Application *
Aviation Studies
Railway Studies
Applied Learning (Vocational English)
English Communication ^
English for Service Professionals ^
Applied Learning Chinese (for non-Chinese speaking students)
Chinese in Business Service
Chinese in Practical Context
Practical Chinese
* Applicable until 2021 exam year
~ Applicable until 2022 exam year
# Applicable from 2022 exam year onwards
^ Applicable from 2023 exam year onwards
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Japanese
Spanish
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