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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

Display and Jewellery Design ~	Fashion Image Design	Interior Design
Jewellery and Accessories Design ^	Computer Game and Animation Design	Digital Comic Design and Production #
Taking a Chance on Dance	The Essentials of Theatre Arts

Media and Communication

Film and Transmedia ~	Film and Video ^	Creative Advertising
Magazine Editing and Production	Public Relations and Communication *	PR and Multimedia Communication #

Business, Management and Law

Accounting in Practice ^	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

Animal Care	Foundation in Chinese Medicine	Health Care Practice
Medical Laboratory Science	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
Tech Basics #	Internet of Everything Application *	Aviation Studies
Railway Studies