"We're delighted to award an honorary degree to acclaimed actor Toby Jones, in recognition of his extraordinary contribution to drama and acting and a career that has led to him being widely regarded as one of the UK's most brilliantly versatile actors," a university spokesperson said.
It is more than a decade since Marvellous first aired, with a subsequent theatre version taking to the stage in 2022.
The pair's reunion was described as "an emotional and joyful moment for everyone who remembers the magic" of the film.
Jones' upcoming projects include ITV's The Hack with David Tennant, a second series of Apple's Hijack, Duke Johnson's The Actor, and Bharat Nalluri's Flavia.
The 58-year-old is also due to return to the stage this October in Othello at Theatre Royal Haymarket in London.