Accessing your Blackboard modules

Ulster University uses the Blackboard VLE to host learning materials for its courses. Staff involved in the delivery of modules on these courses will require access to Blackboard.

Before you can get access to your Blackboard module:

1. You need a staff code, a university email address and a network password.

• Full-time / permanent members of staff automatically receive a e-code e1234567, email and password.

• Temporary or part-time staff members (e-tutors, external examiners etc.) will need an associate account set up by a staff sponsor.

2. Next set up your Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). The university uses Microsoft’s MFA to keep your account secure, find out how to set up your MFA.

3. Login to Blackboard

The university operates a Single SignOn (SSO) between University systems and Blackboard.

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Find out how to

• Login to Blackboard (online)

• Logging in to Blackboard - common issues

4. Then you need to grant yourself access to your modules using the Module Manager.

Once you have set up access to your modules, you will see your modules in the Courses view in Blackboard:

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You can also view your course using the Blackboard (app)

Useful links

• IT Service Desk

• Self Service Password Reset

• Setting up your MFA