On some modules you may be required to submit work to a Blackboard assignment.
The Blackboard assignment tool allows you to submit:
- more than one file (e.g. a Word document and an Excel spreadsheet)
- files up to 250MB
- video content via YuJa (please see our guidance on how to submit a video assignment)
- one piece of work for the whole group, where all members are able view the submission, marks and feedback.
Blackboard assignments may also be used when you are submitting files created using specialist software, such as Adobe design files, computer programming files, or CAD files.
Your Blackboard assignment may be set to generate a Turnitin similarity report.
Upload submission
Step 1: Find your submission point
Find your submission point in the Course Content under Assessment. Each assignment will have a specific folder with all the assignment information including the brief and submission point.
Move down to the submission point and click on the title. The assignment page will open, click the View Instructions button, or if a timer has been set, Start Attempt.
Step 2: Upload your work
When the submission point opens, the Details and Information panel will remain on the right-hand side. You will see any specific assignment instructions left by the convenor (a).
The Blackboard submission screen has two separate sections: the Text Only section (b) and the File Upload section (c). When submitting, you may see only one section or both. You only need to submit via one method, not both.
Text Only option
Clicking inside the submission text box allows you to type your work directly into Blackboard, with all the standard text and formatting options.
- (a) Use the plus icon to open the add media menu.
- (b) From the add media menu use the Content Market to locate the YuJa media chooser if you need to add a video submission.
DO NOT submit a link to your work, unless otherwise directed in the assignment brief.
File Upload option
Most assessment types will require you to upload a file to Blackboard. You can drag and drop files from your device into the File Upload section. Alternatively:
- (a) Select Upload a file to upload files from your devices file explorer.
- (b) Select Upload from cloud to upload files from your cloud storage.
When uploading a file, you can review it before submission. Click the arrow icon next to the file name to expand the file.
Note: For Turnitin enabled Blackboard assignment, please read and accept the Turnitin EU License Agreement (EULA) when prompted in the popup box. If you proceed with your submission without clicking “Accept,” you will be considered to have agreed to the EULA.
Step 3: Submit your work
Once you are happy to finalise your submission, click Submit.
If you click Save and Close a draft of your submission will be saved – this will not be submitted until you click submit.
Submit
Once you have clicked submit, you will receive a success message.
- The message is a receipt of submission which you can Download or Close
- A receipt will be emailed directly to you as well as this opportunity to download.
Submitting Multiple Attempts
If Multiple Attempts are allowed for your submission, you can start a new attempt by repeating the process as above. The number of attempts allowed will be displayed in the Attempts section of the submission panel.
Click View Instructions to start a new attempt. If you choose not to continue with this attempt, just close the window.
Click on the 1 submitted link to view the attempt already submitted.
Guide last updated on May 11, 2026