Defence Against the Dark Arts, commonly shortened to D.A.D.A.,[24] is the class that teaches students defensive techniques to defend against the Dark Arts, and to be protected from Dark creatures.

Charms is the class that teaches how to develop incantations for the uses of bewitchment.

Potions is described as the art of creating mixtures with magical effects.

Astronomy is the only field of study at Hogwarts that has a direct equivalent in the Muggle world.

History of Magic is the study of magical history.

Herbology is the study of magical plants and how to take care of, utilise and combat them.

Ancient Runes is a generally theoretical subject that studies the ancient runic scripts.

Divination is the art of predicting the future.

Care of Magical Creatures is the class which instructs students on how to care for magical beasts.

Muggle Studies involves the study of the Muggle (non-magical) culture "from a wizarding point of view."

Flying is the class that teaches the use of broomsticks made for the use of flying. Only to first years.

Apparition is the magical form of teleportation. Only Six and Seven years.