In UL the focus is on applied Mathematical sciences, where Mathematics and Statistics are used to solve problems that arise in science, engineering, industry, finance or society. Applied mathematical and statistical modelling is a philosophy of asking, and trying to understand, how things work. A problem or phenomenon of some sort occurs and Mathematics and Statistics are used to explain, to understand and ideally to improve it.<br>LM124 Mathematics Common Entry is designed to provide you with a gateway to better choice if youre unsure which area youd like to study. You can avail of a broad common first year which will introduce you to various topics in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics and Economics. Having gained a better understanding of each subject area, you then choose your preferred pathway to specialise for the remaining 3 years of your degree programme. At UL, you get to try before you decide.<br>Your choice of programme needs to be made before the end of the first semester, there is no restriction on this choice, except that to continue with Mathematics and Physics you must take the physics module Mechanics/Heat/Electricity/Magnetism (PH4131) in the first semester, and similarly to continue with Economics and Mathematical Sciences you must take an economics module in the first semester. It is possible for you to select modules which leave all three options open for the second semester.