Getting access to your module in Module Manager 25/26
Staff need to use Module Manager to request access to a module before it becomes available in Blackboard.
Who can request module access?
Staff members with E-Codes
Associate staff members with A-Codes (see guide on setting up A-codes)
PhD students (with 'B00' codes) cannot request access. Instead, they should e-mail blackboardhelpdesk@ulster.ac.uk with their B-code, module code, CRN and role.
Instructions
Navigate to the Module Manager, and click on the Login with Blackboard button
The new Module Manager works on the same Single-Sign-On (SSO) as Blackboard, so you may need to log in to Blackboard first
For security reasons you will be logged out of the app after 5 minutes of inactivity. The maximum length of any session is 15 minutes after which you will be automatically logged out.
Then click on the Module Access button
You will be taken to the Request Access screen.
Enter your Module code e.g. ABC123 or CRN e.g. 54321 into the Enter Module Details text box.
Select your module from the drop-down (25/26 modules display as default)
Check the CRN of the module.
There may be several versions of the same module code; use the CRN or campus/semester to confirm your selection. There is also a flag that tells you if a module is Live or a Resit.
If you can’t see your module listed, check the year and type of module.
The Module Manager defaults to the 2025/26 academic year, you can also select a previous academic year to access earlier versions of the module using the Select Academic Year drop-down.
Still can’t see your module?
It may be a Teaching Support Area (TSA) or a Programme Support Area (PSA). TSAs are often used for multiple cohorts associated with a single CRN, PSAs are often used for induction modules.
Check your Courses list in Blackboard, there will be a code above the module name beginning psa_ or tsa_
For access to TSAs or PSAs please e-mail blackboardhelpdesk@ulster.ac.uk with your E or A-code, the name of the name of the module and access level.
Select the Access Level you require from the dropdown menu
… and press Enrol (if you select the wrong version of your course, select the Reset button and enter the module code again)
… or if the button states Request, it means Limit Access has been activated. Click on Request, you will need to await the person who has activated Limited access to approve your request
Limit Access
Only select Limit Access if you want to prevent other staff members getting access to your course.
If you activate have Limited access you’ll need to manually approve Instructor requests. When you login to Module Manager, you’ll see any outstanding requests:
Go to Pending Requests
Then select Approve and click on Submit
Your module should now appear in the course list in Blackboard
Watch a 4 min video about Migrating content from AY24-25 to 25-26
Module not appearing in Blackboard?
Login to Module Manager, select Access Modules
… then select Pending Requests
If your request is listed under Pending Requests, Limit Access has been turned on, you’ll need to contact the staff member responsible for Access Rights and ask them to approve your request.
In Blackboard, click on Courses in the left hand menu and check your filters at the top of the page. They should be set to Terms: All terms and Filters: All courses
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Changes in the Module Manager
Centre for Digital Learning Enhancement
ulster.ac.uk/learningengancement/cdle