Paul Hinz
BA Economics, 2008
Country of origin: UK
Employer: PricewaterhouseCoopers
The Economics Department were very helpful throughout the three years of my BA Economics [now BSc Economics] degree. I felt at ease to speak to any of the members of staff with any queries I had from the modules I undertook.
The degree was challenging, interesting, and required me to adapt and acquire new skills to tackle the problems the modules posed. The particular highlight for me was the freedom the dissertation gave me to combine my interest in economics with my other passion in life – football – by undertaking an empirical analysis of wage determination in American Major League Soccer.
Aside from my studies, during my three years at Lancaster, I regularly played football for my college team, competing in several leagues and cups. I also participated in a separate weekly six-a-side tournament which was organised by the university. As an avid music fan I enjoyed attending gigs in venues in Lancaster and the surrounding area. And I made many new friends during my time at Lancaster University.
After graduation I joined PricewaterhouseCoopers in Birmingham on their Assurance/Forensics Graduate Scheme, which involves studying for the ACA accounting qualification.
