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 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 / 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 – 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
Modern Logistics Studies ^	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	Cybersecurity ^	eSports Technology / eSports Technology and Management *
Tech Basics	Aviation Studies	Railway Studies