For the start of each academic year, you will be required to request your Blackboard module site(s). Both Blackboard module sites and organisation sites are requested using the Request a Blackboard Site tool on the Institution Page. Requested sites are created immediately.
2025/6 module sites
There is no automatic rollover of content from previous sites. Once you have requested your module site(s), you can copy the content you desire from previous module sites. Do not copy any assignment submission points for summative coursework tasks as these will be created again automatically in the Assessment and Reassessment areas (so please do not rename or delete these), but you can set up other assessments such as tests or formative tasks. You will need to enrol any staff who need access.
How to request a site
Step 1. On the Blackboard Institution Page, scroll down to the Blackboard Tools section and select the Request a Blackboard Site tool.
Step 2. Select which type of site you want to request. Depending on which site you select you will be asked to provide different information.
Module Sites - If you are requesting a module site you must provide a valid module code. You will then be prompted to choose the academic year and occurrence of that module.
Organisation Sites - If you are requesting an organisation site, you can choose from a range of options: Student Course Organisation (a site for students on a specific course or programme), Student Other Organisation (a site for students not associated with a specific course or programme), Staff Organisation (a site that is only available to staff), or Validation/Development Site (a module that is under development/prior to validation). Enter a title for the organisation, and the start and end date
Step 3. Click Create Site.
After you request the site it will be created immediately, though you may need to refresh the Modules or Organisation Page for the site to appear
Linking Module Sites
Sometimes students may be attached to different modules or module occurrences but need access to the same Blackboard site, for example where a module is taught at both HND and degree level.
If the module is taught and assessed at the same time, then it is possible to set up a link on SITS Online so that all the students are enrolled on the same Blackboard site. If the groups study at a different pace, or are assessed at different times or using different modes of assessment, then a link cannot be set up and the students must be attached to separate Blackboard sites.
Request a module link in UniDesk.
